Mayo Spatchcock Turkey

Step 1: Spatchcock the turkey

  • Turkey components

    • turkey
      11-14 lb

Preheat oven to 450°F/232°C.

Place the turkey, breast side down, on the cutting board. Using kitchen shears, start cutting form the bottom cavity up towards the neck to remove the backbone and neck of the turkey.

  • Reserve these pieces to make gravy or stock.

Lay the turkey, breast side up, on the cutting board and place both hands on the breast as if you are about to give CPR. With one sudden push, flatten the turkey until you hear a crack and it lies flat.

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