Flip the turkey breast side down and turn the neck side towards you. Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut down the back of the turkey starting at the neck. Follow the spine down to the tail, cutting through each bone. You may run into a big bone toward of the middle of the turkey.
Thereof,Why do I Hate Spatchcocking a chicken?
Spatchcocking a chicken (or turkey) does not save time, and does not make for more even cooking. It does, however, make for a very unattractive meal. This is just my personal opinion, of course. It’s by no means the official stance of Epicurious. But here are several reasons why I think it should be:
Keeping this in view,Can a spatchcocked Bird Cook in less time?
Many articles will tell you that a spatchcocked bird cooks in less time than non-spatchcocked birds, and while this may be true in some instances, spatchcocking will almost always take more time in the long run. This is because despite how “easy” some reports try to convince you spatchcocking is, it is actually a hassle.
Beside this,Which is the best way to Spatchcock a Turkey?
Flip the turkey breast side down and turn the neck side towards you. Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut down the back of the turkey starting at the neck. Follow the spine down to the tail, cutting through each bone. You may run into a big bone toward of the middle of the turkey. If the scissors aren’t doing the trick, switch over to a knife.
Should you cook your Turkey in parts?
Cutting a turkey into parts is the easiest way to make sure that both the breast and the leg meat come out cooked evenly and to the correct temperature. Why It Works. Separating the breast meat from the leg meat before roasting your turkey allows you to cook both white and dark meat to the proper temperature.