Description
Garlic Butter Spatchcock Turkey is the ultimate centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast, combining a beautifully golden-brown exterior with juicy, tender meat. This recipe employs the spatchcock technique, allowing the turkey to cook evenly and quickly while soaking up rich garlic-infused butter and fresh herbs. With simple preparation steps, this dish is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Your guests will be raving about this flavorful turkey long after they’ve left the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (14–16 lb), thawed
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 450?F (230?C). Remove the backbone of the turkey using kitchen shears or a sharp knife.
- 2. Flip the turkey breast-side up and press down on the breastbone until it cracks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 3. In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in garlic, rosemary, and thyme until fragrant.
- 4. Baste the turkey with the garlic butter mixture and drizzle with lemon juice.
- 5. Roast on a rack in a baking pan for about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- 6. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before carving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg