Description
This Spatchcock Turkey features tender, juicy meat enhanced with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Perfect for any occasion, this flavorful turkey is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–14 lb turkey
- 1/3 cup avocado or olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp kosher coarse salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried rubbed sage
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried crushed rosemary
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2–3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 4–5 garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups pan drippings (+ turkey stock if needed)
- Salt and black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Remove the turkey backbone and flatten the turkey.
- Season the turkey with oil and spices.
- Place chopped vegetables in a roasting pan and set the turkey on top.
- Pour chicken stock around the turkey and roast for 1.5 to 2 hours until done.
- Let the turkey rest, then make gravy from the pan drippings.
Notes
Room temperature turkey cooks more evenly.
Consider brining the turkey for added flavor and moisture.
Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg