How to Make the Best Thanksgiving Turkey: Spatchcock Turkey

ThermoWorks' Chef Martin Earl walks you this amazing thanksgiving turkey recipe. You'll also learn the thermal tips and tricks to getting your turkey perfect every time!

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[TJCZNIK]

I did this last thanksgiving and I couldn't believe how prefect it came out. It was the most beautifully browned bird I have ever made and every part was juicy and perfect.I'm definitely doing it again this year.

[laurabailey]

I watched a TON of videos on this method and think this one was the most helpful. My turkey came out beautifully - cooked fast and stayed juicy and tender. My first turkey ever, too! I dry brined it overnight in the fridge then added herbed butter under the skin and melted butter on top before putting it in the oven. Thank you for the excellent tutorial! 👍🏻

[jennifergoode]

Finally, an excellent informative video that is not annoying and actually shows the detailed steps.

[exielaws]

I laid the turkey on my dressing and, everything turned out perfect, the juices flavored the dressing.

[oateater]

My first attempt at spatchcock this Thanksgiving came out effing awesome. I'm doing it again for new years dinner. Great video, very helpful. I didn't even brine it, and it was by far the juiciest and tastiest turkey I've ever made (around 20).

[itwontdie]

by far the greatest way to cook a perfect turkey.

[ctuai]

I always come to this video and it never disappoints. Thanks, Chef Earl.

[plagerp]

My Turkey came out perfect and delicious. This recipe and technique is a keeper. I have passed this video link on to my friends!!!

[nancyschwartz]

I watched this video to see where I should put my new ThermoWorks temperature probe. I've had the Thermapen for many years and decided to buy the probe this year. However, I'm wondering how the 425 temperature would work for a pastured turkey. Usually for pastured meats, lower temperature is better because the meat is tougher from the animal moving around so much.

[decent]

I just made my turkey this way..EXACTLY.
100PCT EXCELLENT absolutely juicy. Soft, tender. and fully cooked with NO basting.1hour and 30minutes to the second. 19lb bird. IMPORTANT, I put it on a rack. Then. In placed in pan.

[emjames]

This was the BEST roasted turkey I've ever had!!

[CraigsNews]

Great video! Learned what I was hoping for and picked up a lot of great bonuses! Smashing subscribe

[sublimedka]

Great video! Thank you. Most helpful and informative of all the videos I watched

[TheHarmonicReactor]

Wow thank. you Chef Martin. I will do the same for my family

[seasons]

Amazing, we had our little Thanksgiving at the house just with my husband and the kids last night! This was so good spices were perfect. The only fresh one I had was Rosemary so everything else was dried spices. I added carrot, onion, and garlic cloves to my tray.

My only issue was that my gravy was a little too salty. I used potato water, drippings, and the stock from the turkey, I boiled that down until the turkey came out then used starch water to thicken it. And I think I may have added salt early on in the process, now that I think about it. Mmmm... No wonder. LOL

[veronicagalvan]

Could I also do this in a eletric oven roaster?

[stanzo]

Can I use this method on a 20 lb turkey?

[ThomasFrank]

Question, instead of butter, can you use a compund Ghee? That's my plan for this year.

[joeljhelbig]

What do you do with the vegetables on the pan? Eat? Pour off the juice for dipping then eat the vegetables? As a side? Throw away vegetables? I have done this with stuffing underneath the bird to prevent the drippings from smoking & it also makes for extremely decadent stuffing.

[Demigod]

I am going to try using melted ghee on the skin instead of regular butter. Hope it will be crispier than just butter.