Spatchcocked Turkey Practice (lots 'o pron)

Southern Home Boy · Nov 1, 2010

So, with Thanksgiving coming up and family joining us from Cali, my wife and I thought it'd be a good idea to do a little practice bird before the big day.

So, here it is in all it's glory:
Started with a small(ish) 12 lb. bird

Got rid of that ridicuoous little "popup thermometer" that's supposed to tell you the bird is done but never does:

Made my first incisions immediately distal to the spinal column:

...and then removed said spinal column:

Took a second to warn off appreciative and hopeful bystanders:

Dusted the exterior and rubbed the interior with my standard spice blend:

Got the drum up to 325 and let 'er cook for 3 hours. Deep thigh meat @175:

Sorry... no pics of it after this. You'll just have to trust me, it was juicy, tender and taaaaystee. :becky:

Phubar · Nov 1, 2010

Probably somebody has Spatchcocked a turkey here bePhore but this is the Phirst time that I see it!
Nice pics!

4dueces · Nov 1, 2010

That looks good. This spatchcock theory had crossed my mind last week. Now that it's been proven to work, may have to try it. Thanks.

Ron_L · Nov 1, 2010

Nice job! Now you're ready for T-Day!

mbshop · Nov 1, 2010

great idea ! thanks for that. looks near perfect.

Puppyboy · Nov 1, 2010

Looks perdy!!!

Big George's BBQ · Nov 1, 2010

Very Nice

Jay Bird · Nov 1, 2010

Pretty poultry. :thumb:

jestridge · Nov 1, 2010

That is the only way to cook a turk. BTW you have a nice looking bird there

JCHjr55 · Nov 1, 2010

The last 4 Turkeys that I have done, I have halved it like I do chickens.

Works great and cooks evenly from turning and basting every hour.

Nice job and good photos.

John

smokedinvt · Nov 1, 2010

Thanks for posting this. Someone mentioned to me the other day (different thread) about spatchcocking a turkey. Didn't know what it was about. Thanks again Brethren!
This looks like a great bird - and yeah, I imagine it was tasty! Great job!

Low-n-Slow · Nov 1, 2010

Nice pron, thanks for sharing!

---k--- · Nov 1, 2010

Nice. We we're talking about turkey on the bus home tonight. I love turkey. Going to have to smoke one. What did you think about the rub versus traditional roasted turkey?

Alan in Ga · Nov 1, 2010

Looking good thanks for tje pics

quarters69 · Nov 1, 2010

Looks good:-D Thanks for the info, was planning on trying myself, hopefully it turns out as good as yours :clap2:

qnbiker · Nov 1, 2010

Looks great! I usually split mine. Makes it easier to get on the 18.5" WSM.

Bacon_99 · Nov 1, 2010

Thanks for the post. Was actually wondering about spatchcocking a turkey yesterday. Usually do it or chicken on the egg but was wondering if turkey would be good too since its a bit bigger. Nothing like cold smoked turkey leftovers for making club sandwiches....

Paul B · Nov 1, 2010

Wow...now I can't decide wether to roto or spat ?? Maybe one of each.

Paul B
SS UDS

d37fan · Nov 1, 2010

Thanks for the pics, you made up my mind on what to do this weekend, also for practice. Dale.

d37fan · Nov 2, 2010

Did you brine this bird or do you need to?

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