The ribs also protect the breast meat somewhat from the heat to ensure juicyness. Nov 05, 2017 spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. I was planning on smoking it whole, but after doing some homework im thinking spatchcock or rotisserie might be better. How to make spatchcock citrus turkey grilla grills. We took this, tried and true, brine recipe from cooking blog my cookocracy, and altered it to cook on a vision grill. This helps the skin to end up with a good bite through. There is nothing more impressive than a beautiful whole roasted bird with crispy golden skin to elicit the oooooooohs and. This time he is roasting a spatchcock turkey with root vegetables on. Large and medium bge, kamado joe jr, akorn jr, smoker with a 5k btu ac, gas grill, fire pit, pack of angry cats. Dec 03, 2018 kamado joe spatchcocked turkey source. I used an apple juice based brine for about 10 hrs, then dried it for 48 hrs in the fridge finished it by injected with only melted butter and a simple rub of holiday herbs like thyme, rosemary, salt, garlic etc. See how i seasoned this bird by checking out my turkey seasoning. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber grills.
Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster than the more delicate breast meat, leaving both sections of the bird to reach their respective ideal temperatures at the same time. Spread one stick of butter on the top of the turkey. I will be doing it again next year and have done a chicken since that was fantastic. Take your spatchcocked turkey to the grill for extramoist. Try this recipe this thanksgiving, or another time when youre craving a delicious turkey. For a 22 kettle, i would use a turkey closer to 10 pounds. To spatchcock your turkey, you simply use a pair of kitchen shears to cut the backbone out so the turkey lays flat on the kamado. Brine 2 cups kosher salt 2 cups light brown sugar 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 2 tablespoons chupacabra cluckalicious or poultry dry rub of your choice 1 12gallons distilled water turkey 1 12. Place the turkey in the fridge uncovered for about 2 hours to allow the skin to dry further. Spatchcocked smoked turkey simple and delicious recipe.
Increase temperature to 400 degrees f 200 degrees c and roast until skin. Spatchcocked turkey recipe main dish holiday recipe. Spatchcocked turkey is rubbed down generously with our citrus turkey rub, given an aromatic kick with a parsley, rosemary, thyme and herb paste, and slow roasted for. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. The grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Kick tradition to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. A bit late on this but i did cook a spatchcock turkey for the first time this thanksgiving. Smoking your holiday turkey on a kamado grill is a sure way to impress your guests and provide a delicious main course for the crowd. Pitmaster marshall cooper suggested we smoke a spatchcock turkey, a technique i hadnt tried before. I will be cooking mine on a kamado joe smoker using my recently acquired thermoworks signals and billows. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox.
Nov 15, 2018 spatchcocking or removing the backbone is great for larger birds. Large and medium bge, kamado joe jr, akorn jr, smoker with a 5k btu ac, gas grill, fire. 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. Its also great if youre limited on shelf space in your smoker. Some fun videos um you know its the holiday season, so im thinking turkey, we got this great butter ball. Nov 21, 2014 the grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. For the kamado joe, i raise the grill to the height of the edge by using the heat. Dec 16, 2016 a bit late on this but i did cook a spatchcock turkey for the first time this thanksgiving. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. See more ideas about food recipes, green egg recipes and joe recipe. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style posted on november 8, 2019 november 22, 2019 by lavern leave a comment if youre getting ready to smoke your first thanksgiving or christmas turkey, this turkey smoking guide will walk you through the steps for cooking a turkey with confidence, even if this is your first try. Thanksgiving bbq turkey recipe on a kamado barbecue. Most people have enjoyed a traditionally roasted turkey during the holidays.
The best smoked turkey legs no comments dec 6, 2017. Temperatures across breast and thighs much more consistent and loved by all. Perfect juicy spatchcock turkey using a traditional kamado setup. Grilla grills kong is a ceramic kamado grill made of heavyduty ceramic for grilling, smoking, baking, and roasting. Chef eric is back with another great recipe, this time hes kicking out a fantastic thanksgiving turkey on the kamado joe. Kamado joe spatchcock turkey on the kamado joe facebook. This time he is roasting a spatchcock turkey with root vegetables on the. Perfect roast turkey on the kamado joe one thing you might want to consider before starting with this recipe is whether you want to brine it or not. Turkey theres not but were gonna put a pound in this and were gonna. Note that after 1 hour of smoking, use brush and spread makers mark over bird. Place the turkey breast side down on a solid work surface. Kamado grills are the most versatile type of grill on the market. Benefits of bbqing smoking a flattened turkey include more consistent cooking time, even cooking of the meat, as well as have more surface area for your rubs and spices.
Large and medium bge, kamado joe jr, akorn jr, smoker with a 5k btu ac, gas grill, fire pit, pack of angry cats, two turntables and a microphone, my friend. Shop the line of ceramic cookers and accessories for passionate grillers. Kamado joe spatchcock thanksgiving turkey with root vegetables duration. Chris capells spatchcocked turkey recipe isnt traditional, however the bird will be cooked evenly with his turkey method. Sep 15, 2017 kamado flattened turkey spathcock turkey flattened turkey.
Smoked turkey on a kamado grill recipes food and cooking. How to smoke perfect juicy spatchcock turkey using a. With thanksgiving right around the corner, the posse wanted to share a lesserknown turkey recipe with our readers. Turkey to do cut the backbone out flat and it out baste the bird thought on your kamado, joe season beautifully and let it go and we just got an amazing array of colors flavors aromas. Have you tried everything you can think of to make your roasted turkey tender and juicy, only to get dry breast meat yet again. The aromatics the turkey picks up from the fruits and vegetables is the perfect complement to the lightly smoked flavor the meat gets from wood.
Basically, you cut the backbone out of the chicken so you can open it up and press it flat. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey takes up a little more real estate. Spatchcock chicken is simple and easy to do on the chargriller akorn kamado grill. Spatchcock turkey on a grill is the fastest and easiest way to produce juicy, tender turkey with nice crisp skin for any occasion. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. Smoked turkey breast big green egg egghead forum the.
Everybody sitting around the table thanksgiving tasting. Brining will result in a juicier bird it is not necessary, but definitely worth it if you have a day in advance to prepare. Its a term that is thought to have originated in 18th century ireland. Chef eric is back with another great recipe, this time hes kicking out a fantastic. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating baking sheet every 30 minutes. Lets do a spatchcocked turkey for thanksgiving this year. You cant have thanksgiving without a turkey, but it can be difficult and time consuming to produce. Kamado joe posted november 6, 2017 read somewhere 157f was the pull temp on turkey meat rest to 165f depending on probe placementthink the video was added to one of those thermoworks emails i get where i neve r win the one pen they give away.
Im lucky enough that i live in temperate california with weather thats suitable for grilling pretty much all year long, save for a few rainy days here and there. Spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Well, everybody needs a change of pace chris capells spatchcocked turkey recipe. Ingredients 1 fresh turkey 14 lbs shown here 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly cracked pepper olive oil. When we decided to grill the turkey for our thanksgiving gathering this year, i was really excited about it its the perfect excuse to be outdoors yet still be getting the centerpiece of thanksgiving dinner cooked.
You know a lot of people think is already butter in a butter ball. Kamado joe spatchcock turkey with roasted root vegetables. To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. Place two thermometers in each thigh of the bird to get an accurate meat temperature of 165 degrees. A spatchcocked turkey cooks significantly faster than a traditional roast turkey, and comes out tender and juicy every time. Nov 03, 2017 chef eric gephart of kamado joe is back with another amazing recipe. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. Spatchcocking or removing the backbone is great for larger birds. It was simple enough for a weeknight dinner and pretty enough for company. Spatchcock chicken grilled grilled whole chicken butterflied chicken barbacoa grilling recipes cooking recipes smoker. Since thanksgiving is this week, i thought it be a good idea if i showed you how i brine a turkey and then slow smoke it on the grill dome kamado. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style posted on november 8, 2019 november 22, 2019 by lavern leave a comment if youre getting ready to smoke your first thanksgiving or christmas turkey, this turkey smoking guide will walk you. Smoke the spatchcock turkey until digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches about 158160 degrees.
Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the. Dry the inside and outside of the turkey with clean paper towels. Christmas cook up with southern comfort black no comments dec 27, 2018. I cooked one this weekend and it came out really good. Place a drip pan under the grates where the turkey will sit.
An ancient, asianstyle grill, the kamado is a thickwalled cooker that imparts rich, smoky flavor to meats, fish and vegetables. He enjoys having the ability to cook a big turkey hot and fast. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack. In order to properly smoke a spatchcocked turkey, youll need to collect a few supplies first. On a cutting board, combine garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and scallions. This spatchcock butterflied turkey gets a boost of flavor from sage butter and citrusherb salt before hitting the smoker or grill for the perfect dose. Kamado joe spatchcock thanksgiving turkey with root vegetables. This allows the thighs and legs to cook up to a higher temp while cooking the breast meat to a slightly lower temp. You can get really creative with this and turn your.
In my book this is the perfect thanksgiving bbq turkey recipe especially if you are the enthusiastic owner of a kamado style barbecue. This amazing bird sharing stories i love thanksgiving so there it is just a really easy pc simple. Sep 09, 2015 delicious smoked turkey on your vision grill. It allows the turkey to lay flat on the cooking grate and helps the meat cook more evenly. Pat skin dry and rub olive oil over the entire turkey. Ask a butcher to remove both the back and breast bones from your turkey. Turkey recipes archives the sauce by all things bbq. Flip the turkey so the breastside is up and using two hands, press down on the breastbone until you hear it break and the turkey lies flat on the cutting board. Spatchcocked turkey kamado cooking and discussion kamado guru. Smoked turkey vision grills kamado grill, charcoal. Check out the recipes below for different ways to grill a delic i ous turkey. I made a 12 pound spatchcock turkey today, raised direct.
The kamado that set a new high standard for craftsmanship and innovation, our kamado joe classic is the perfect size for typical backyard grilling and smoking. Place the spatchcock turkey on the rack skin side up and let it smoke cook for 4 hours. This method of cooking a chicken is so easy and the results are amazing. Heat deflectors, main grill with drip pan, extended. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat. While the drying process is occurring, make up the herb butter recipe below step 4. Give thanks for the ultimate spatchcock turkey recipe. Season the inside and the outside of the turkey with chargriller chicken rub making sure to rub it into the meat. Nov 18, 2012 how to slow smoke a turkey on a grill dome kamado by steve on november 18, 2012 in poultry since thanksgiving is this week, i thought it be a good idea if i showed you how i brine a turkey and then slow smoke it on the grill dome kamado. Change things up this year and smoke your turkey on a kamado grill. Our total cook time for two huge turkeys was three hours. Smoked turkey vision grills kamado grill, charcoal grills. The main idea of spatchcock chicken is that we will cut out the spine and flatten the bird in order to cook the entire bird more evenly.
This spatchcock turkey recipe is a whole turkey thats been brined, then flattened and roasted until golden brown. Chef eric gephart of kamado joe is back with another amazing recipe. My first smoked turkey 11 lessons learned kamado jim. Many folks will tell you that this method will result in a better and more evenly cooked bird, but as long as you keep an eye on your temperatures, spatchcocking is completely unnecessary. I kept apple chips in the grill for the first 2 hours and after that as you can see by the color no more smoking was necessary.
Spatchcock turkey kamado flattened turkey friendly fires. This recipe will be one of the best, if not the best, you have ever tasted. I know a lot of you like to cook spatchcocked chickens, so heres a little twist on the concept you should try out sometime soon. Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. One of my favorite things to cook on a kamado grill is turkey.
This time he is roasting a spatchcock turkey with root vegetables on the big joe ii. Nov 23, 2019 chef eric gephart of kamado joe is back with another amazing recipe. With a large knife or shears, cut the bird open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs and remove the backbone. Kamado primo, saffire, egg, etc setup prepare your charcoal kamado setup.
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