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.
Keeping this in consideration,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:
Similarly,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.
Also question is,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.
What to do with giblets after roasting Turkey?
Place the turkey, still in its original wrappings, in a clean sink. Carefully slit open the plastic wrapper and remove the turkey. Remove the neck and bag of giblets from both the main cavity and neck cavity of the bird. Store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for making the gravy.