I’ve never heard of spatchcocking a turkey before, but it sounds intriguing. Just not enough to where I’d try it. It sounds like more trouble than I need to take, since my turkey always comes out great using the “just put it in the oven” method. (via John Walkenbach)
Spatchcocking is an old Norwegian word for wood. Wood as in a turkey so overcooked that even the dark meat has to be thrown away. If you ever cooked a turkey before, in the standard sense, this method takes 2/3 the time and you will surely forget that fact unless you hover over the bird constantly opening the door and using a Thermapen every 5 minutes. Pro Tip: If you use this method, have a few rotisserie chickens as a backup. Thankfully, we have come to the point in life where these aggravating holidays are recognized by my wife and adult children as contrived and excessive. This year, I'm doing a leg and a thigh period. Maybe a salad and baked potato.
Thanksgiving is not hard on me. I cook the turkey, dressing, and gravy, and everyone else brings something or prepares it here. The kids clean the house and put the Christmas decorations up. I think I will pass on the spatchcocking!
Spatchcocking is an old Norwegian word for wood. Wood as in a turkey so overcooked that even the dark meat has to be thrown away. If you ever cooked a turkey before, in the standard sense, this method takes 2/3 the time and you will surely forget that fact unless you hover over the bird constantly opening the door and using a Thermapen every 5 minutes. Pro Tip: If you use this method, have a few rotisserie chickens as a backup. Thankfully, we have come to the point in life where these aggravating holidays are recognized by my wife and adult children as contrived and excessive. This year, I'm doing a leg and a thigh period. Maybe a salad and baked potato.
ReplyDeleteThanksgiving is not hard on me. I cook the turkey, dressing, and gravy, and everyone else brings something or prepares it here. The kids clean the house and put the Christmas decorations up. I think I will pass on the spatchcocking!
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