Description
Elevate your holiday feast with this mouthwatering spatchcock turkey, featuring juicy meat and crispy skin. This cooking method not only ensures even roasting but also allows for maximum flavor infusion. Seasoned with fresh herbs, citrus, and garlic, this dish is a showstopper that will leave your guests raving for more. Perfectly suited for any festive gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe promises to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 pounds)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 2 lemons (plus lemon halves)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a roasting pan with parchment paper.
- Place the turkey breast-side down on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it completely. Flip the turkey over and flatten it.
- Rub olive oil generously over the turkey skin. Season with salt and pepper, then tuck fresh herbs under the skin for added flavor.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the turkey and insert lemon halves and minced garlic into the cavity.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for at least 20 minutes before carving to ensure juicy slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg