Spatchcocked Smoked Turkey by Matt Pittman | Traeger Grills

To make a turkey that bursts with flavor, Matt Pittman of Meat Church first spatchcocks and brines the bird to keep it tender and juicy. Next, he massages on spices, smokes it low and slow, and bastes it with butter. Then, he finishes it with a tangy-sweet honey-mustard glaze. Turkey has never tasted so good.

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[markwhatley]

Made this yesterday on my Traeger. Spatchcock is the only way to fly, and I spatchcocked the bird before I brined overnight in Meat Church Bird Baptism. Used cherry pellets. I was a little short of the mustard for the glaze but no one noticed. Came out great. Smoked at 275 for 3 hours. 14 pound bird.

[gregpoint]

Hey Matt, just made this last night on the ironwood 885 for our Friendsgiving. This turkey was the talk of the night ! Don’t worry I gave you all the credit ! Thanks bro 😎

[ERM]

Used this recipe on a 26lb turkey for Canadian thanksgiving a few weeks ago. Was the best turkey I’ve ever done. Glaze was awesome and simple. I’ve never had a turkey so juicy. Fed 18 people who loved it.

[PatriotPartyVivaLibertad]

Amazing. I did the brine homemade. Everything else was the same except for the seasoning. For that, I used the green Treager seasoning (apple & honey). Best turkey I've ever had by far.

[nokchevy]

This was my first ever year making a Turkey. My wife has always done them in the oven. Needless to say the whole family voted for me to make this every year from now on. Thanks Matt for the great recipe! Followed every step and it came out AMAZING!

[amygorum]

Absolute must try recipe. Unanimous among guest all agree, best turkey we ever ate.

[fishstickstatertot]

Today, Thanksgiving 2024, I am so thankful for this video. We did as you show other than we didn’t have the same rub (we used Ben’s, an Ohio fave). Didn’t do the butter but the rest was per your instructions. This was the BEST turkey we have ever had. Everyone raved over it. And at 33 cents a pound … we couldn’t eat any cheaper. Thank you! We will make this a tradition!

[BrentFury]

Matt, you are an artist. I cooked my 18lb turkey this way and it was phenomenal!!! Thank you!!!

[swishersweets]

Thank you for posting this method. Made two 12 lb turkeys and they came out so juicy and flavorful. Had so many raving about how good it was!

[scottgoebel]

Always spatchcock my bird and it's juicy and tender on the traeger grill. I'll be making that awesome honey mustard glaze this time. Nice tip brother!

[jesse]

Matt Pitman never disappoints, time to add a 3rd Traeger Grill to the collection.

[Joel_amato]

Thanks Matt, I’m now in charge of cooking the turkey every year. Everyone said it was the best they EVER had.

[Finalsuspect]

Did this yesterday for Thanksgiving. Absolutely delicious turkey, star of the show!

[J_Bird]

Doing this in the morning. My family thinks I'm an amazing cook now. LOL Thanks, Matt!

[andrewandy]

I was debating trying spatchcock this year, I always do with chicken and it turns great. After seeing this video ill definitely be trying Matt's recipe

[SueG]

Just tried my first smoked turkey. Used your TEXAS SUGAR and it was such a hit with my family. Thank you for the tutorial and for that amazing seasoning.

[SalongirlGardens]

Perfect timing Matt Pittman!!! I’m in charge of the turkey & im doing it your way!!!

[hennyis]

Plan on doing this, plus injecting a Kerrygold buttery mix into the meat, too. Extra juicy!

[chefbr]

Outstanding presentation, Matt, as always! Happy Thanksgiving, y’all!

[justinwaites]

Matt, Made this for Christmas Dinner... Turned out UNREAL. It was a massive hit.