I love the sweet, nutty flavor that pecan wood chips give to a brined turkey. I did a double batch of brine due to how big the turkey was and kept it in the brine for 24 hours. In this cook i am cooking a 16pound heritage breed turkey from fossil farms. This time estimate should hold out for different size turkeys, but. Smoked turkey is a delicious alternative to a traditional roasted turkey and it frees up space in your oven. Spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. If you are considering spatchcocking a turkey, follow this stepbystep guide for the perfectly roasted bird. Place the turkey breast side down on a solid work surface. Simply, add one tablespoon of minced garlic in the butter mixture. Stuff the pecan butter under the skin over the breasts, legs, and thighs of the turkey. Smoked spatchcocked butterflied turkey olivers markets.
Have you tried everything you can think of to make your roasted turkey tender and juicy, only to get dry breast meat yet again. I spatchcocked, dry brined, and seasoned the turkey, then smoked it until it. Make a simple turkey brine using 1 gallon of cold water, 1 cup of coarse kosher salt and. As long as you have a pellet grill, you can make your own delicious smoked turkey from scratch pellet grills use wood pellets to impart a rich and smoky flavor into any type of. Texas pecan smoked turkey with bourbonsage honey glaze.
Took my last turkey bonein turkey breast from last thanksgiving when most supermarkets. While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. Sweet and spicy rub and wood smoked with hickory, pecan, apple or other wood chips. Smoked spatchcock turkey recipes from the country bob boys. Wondering what everyones opinion is on that, also was thinking of cooking it lower at 225 to get more smoke or should. It took me almost the entire cook time to get back up to 325 so it spent most of the time between 300 and 320. In this smoked turkey recipe, i will show you how to speed up the. Im all about helping you make better bbq, feed the people you love. If needed, add cold water to the pot until the bird is fully. Texaspecan smoked turkey with bourbonsage honey glaze.
How to smoke a spatchcock turkey on the traeger youtube. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. And if you just want to keep things simple with your smoked turkey, this recipe is the best of the best for smoking your bird. Categories poultry, thanksgiving, turkey tags sage december 31, 2019 november 19, 2017 by mike quinn. Smoked holiday turkey the sauce by all things barbecue. Place the spatchcocked turkey in a large briner bucket. Cooking at 325 degrees f, it will take around 10 minutes per pound. Preheat rec tec grill to 325aovev spatchcock and trim any excess fat off the turkey and pull the skin away from the meat this will allow for seasoning. Consider smoking your turkey this year to add a whole new depth of flavor to your thanksgiving dinner. In this smoked turkey recipe, i will show you how to speed up the process of smoking a turkey by butterflying it, commonly called spatchcocking the turkey.
Spatchcocking your turkey will ensure a juicy bird with perfectly crisp skin, while the maple bourbon brine brings the flavor. I spatchcocked, dry brined, and seasoned the turkey, then smoked it until it reached my target. Spatchcock smoked turkey recipe on the grill how to bbq right. Spatchcock comes from the phrase dispatch the cock, or split a bird open and grill it. To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. Give thanks for the ultimate spatchcock turkey recipe.
Once the turkey is spatchcocked, place it into the stock pot. Spatchcocked turkey with herbed butter smoking meat. Smoked spatchcock chicken recipe the black peppercorn. Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. Combine the soft butter with pecans, rosemary, thyme, and maple syrup. Just take me to the smoked turkey recipe with gravy already. Texas pecan smoked turkey with bourbonhoney glaze how. Spatchcock smoked turkey if youre planning on cooking a large turkey for thanksgiving or if you are short on time you might want to check out this this spatchcock smoked turkey method. Rinse turkey under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Spatchcock smoked turkey with gravy recipe and video. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. Watch the video below, and lets make some really good food. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox. Maple pecan spatchcock turkey recipe rec tec pellet.
Once salt is applied, allow turkey to sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. Apple smoked 14 lb spatchcock turkey after smoking many spatchcock chickens using different spices and smoke flavors apple, pecan, cherry, and hickory i decided to try spatchcocking a turkey to have some data available come thanksgiving and the holidays. Pour the salt into the water and stir until it becomes clear again. Combine dry brine ingredients in a small bowl and rub on exterior and internal cavity of the turkey. Spatchcocked smoked turkey or chicken dining with mcz. Make a cut along one side of the backbone with the shears from the bottom to. The simple and delicious recipe for a spatchcocked smoked turkey goes into detail about how you can cut the turkey in a way that it remains whole but spread out on the grill. Spatchcock turkey with champagne cranberry glaze, patti loves cooking with wine and sometimes she puts it in the food. Use the grill or a smoker to bring out this marvelous flavor.
Spatchcock smoked turkey to cook the turkey im using my memphis wood fire pellet smokers running pecan pellets for flavor. Another method that ensures your turkey will cook evenly is one called spatchcocking. Spatchcock turkey has the wonderful classic roast turkey flavor in a fraction of the time. To keep this turkey in the true spirit of texas, we are finishing it with a texas bourbon and sage. Then split the breast bone by pushing down with your hands to spread the turkey flat. In order to properly smoke a spatchcocked turkey, youll need to collect a few supplies first. Lets go over everything youll need to follow a simple and delicious recipe for a spatchcock smoked turkey so the next time you host a dinner you can surprise your guests. Planning on doing the maple pecan spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving this year on my bull.
Spatchcocked smoked turkey simple and delicious recipe. In todays episode we are going to smoke a spatchcock chicken in the masterbuilt electric smoker. In todays recipe ill show you how to smoke a texas pecan turkey on the pit barrel cooker. I am using my yoder ys640s pellet smoker fired with pecan pellets. Spatchcocked smoked turkey or chicken mains katherine zalasky november 12, 2018 turkey. Use lump charcoal as a base and chunks of your preferred smoking wood pecan, hickory. Mulberry, pecan, nectarine, peach, and olive are also good choices to use with poultry. Ingredients 2 cartons 32 ounces each vegetable broth. Speaking of smoking, id recommend using either hickory or pecan. Experimentation is key in finding what you like and dislike, too, so dont be afraid to combine different flavors and try new things. How to spatchcock a turkey and smoke it when low on time. Spatchcocked smoked turkey simple and delicious recipe turkey, they think about thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings.
Well start off by seasoning the chicken with meat mitchs rub and then finishing it with. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. Ingredients 1 fresh turkey 14 lbs shown here 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly cracked pepper olive oil. Dissolve the kosher salt into one quart of cold water. This opens up the turkey allowing it to cook a lot more evenly, makes it easier to carve and often helps the skin to get more crispy especially if you are able to cook it a little. In this dish, we recommend using apple wood chunks or you may also use soaked wood chips. Spatchcocking or removing the backbone is great for larger birds. Spatchcocked maple brined turkey recipe traeger grills. Heres how to make a thanksgiving turkey that boasts the crispiest skin and juiciest meat, and cooks in a fraction of the time it normally takes to roast a conventional bird. In todays recipe we are smoking a texas pecan turkey with a bourbonhoney glaze on the pit barrel cooker. Skin came out crispy and had a good smoke to it, used pecan.
If youd rather skip my tips and tricks for smoked turkey, along with links to other thanksgiving recipes and get straight to this delicious turkey and gravy simply scroll to the bottom. Spatchcock smoked chicken with cherry chipotle bbq sauce. However, you can mix things up with some other flavors. Baconwrapped spatchcocked turkey is the most beautiful, tasty and moist turkey you will ever make and it roasts in just 80 minutes. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. The secret cooking technique youve been missing out on.
Loosen the skin around the turkey breast by inserting your hand. Were cooking this turkey today on the pit barrel cooker, but you can easily make it on the masterbuilt or with the indirect, 2zone method on a grill. Pour the sweetwater spice classic holiday turkey bath over the bird along with two cups water. Once you have got the smoker up to temperature and lots of smoke flowing, lay the flattened bird on a smoker rack and place in the smoker. Rub the turkey all over with olive oil and kosher salt. Release the skin of the turkey from the flesh, leaving it attached at the edges, but exposing the meat for seasoning. This fowl is suitable for more than just special occasions. As i mentioned earlier, cooking a spatchcock chicken will finish quicker since it is flattened. Its really similar to butterflying, but they term spatchcock is used when it relates to poultry. Detailed recipe for how to spatchcock a chicken and smoke it in a bbq with wood chips. Spatchcock and trim any excess fat off the turkey and pull the skin away from the meat this will allow for seasoning below the skin. Spatchcock turkey with champagne cranberry glaze for the holidays are hectic enough and this recipe keeps it special and easy. Flip turkey over breastside up, and press down hard with two hands, cracking the breast bone so the turkey lays flat on a surface. Start by removing the turkey s backbone, which will include cutting through the ribs.
My 16pound turkey took 2 hours and 45 minutes, almost exactly 10 minutes per pound. Use a basting brush to drizzle the melted butter mixture over the skin as the turkey cooks. Its the dry cure spatchcock bird from the good eats finale. To spatchcock a turkey, you have to run your kitchen knife down the spine of your bird and remove the backbone, then crack the breast bone so the. Maple pecan butter turkey with chef greg rec tec grills.
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