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Spatchcock Turkey

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Ingredients

  • 1 10-12 pound turkey
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Optional: Minced herbs such as parsley, sage, oregano, thyme or rosemary

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450º. Wash and pat turkey dry. Place turkey on a cutting board lined with paper towels, breast side down.
  • Using kitchen shears, cut out the backbone of the turkey. Place turkey breast side up. Using a cast-iron skillet, press on the breastbone until the breast is flattened. Tuck ends of wings under the breastbone.
  • Place the turkey on a rimmed baking sheet with a rack. Rub olive oil over the skin and season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika.
  • Place in the oven for 5-6 minutes per pound or until an internal temperate of 165º is reached in the breast.
  • A 10 lb. turkey will cook in one hour, an 11 lb. turkey will cook in an hour and 10 minutes and a 12 lb. turkey will be done in an hour and 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.