Honey-Herb Butter Spatchcock Turkey by @starinfinitefood

30 min

12 servings

🍗

12

Whole turkey

💧

2.2 l

Water

🧂

8 tbsp

Kosher sea salt

🧈

8 tbsp

Salted butter

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🍯

2 tbsp

Honey

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh rosemary

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh thyme

🌶️

1 tbsp

Sweet paprika

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

🌿

4

Fresh sage leaves

🧅

1

Yellow onion

🍖

Giblets

🍖

Turkey neck

🍖

Turkey backbone

Pan drippings

🥛

60 ml

Light cream

🌽

2.5 tbsp

Cornstarch

⚫

Pepper

  1. Cut

    Thaw the turkey, cut out the backbone, then break and flatten the bird.

  2. Pat

    Tighten the skin with a little boiling water, then pat it dry.

  3. Salt

    Salt the turkey and let it air dry in the fridge overnight.

  4. Make the honey-herb butter.

  5. Stuff

    Stuff the honey-herb butter into the breast with the sage leaves and coat the skin.

  6. Use all the bones, including the giblets and neck, to make the gravy.

  7. Garnish

    Carve starting with the thighs, then finish with the wings and the breasts.

Honey-Herb Butter Spatchcock Turkey by @starinfinitefood

30 min

12 servings

🍗

12

Whole turkey

💧

2.2 l

Water

🧂

8 tbsp

Kosher sea salt

🧈

8 tbsp

Salted butter

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🍯

2 tbsp

Honey

🧄

3 cloves

Garlic

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh rosemary

🌿

2 tbsp

Fresh thyme

🌶️

1 tbsp

Sweet paprika

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

🌿

4

Fresh sage leaves

🧅

1

Yellow onion

🍖

Giblets

🍖

Turkey neck

🍖

Turkey backbone

Pan drippings

🥛

60 ml

Light cream

🌽

2.5 tbsp

Cornstarch

⚫

Pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Thaw the turkey, cut out the backbone, then break and flatten the bird.

    🍗Whole turkey
    Kitchen shears

  2. Step 2/7

    Tighten the skin with a little boiling water, then pat it dry.

    🍗Whole turkey
    💧Water
    🧻Paper towels

  3. Step 3/7

    Salt the turkey and let it air dry in the fridge overnight.

    🍗Whole turkey
    🧂Kosher sea salt

  4. Step 4/7

    Make the honey-herb butter.

    🧈Salted butter
    🫒Olive oil
    🍯Honey
    🧄Garlic
    🌿Fresh rosemary
    🌿Fresh thyme
    🌶️Sweet paprika
    🧂Salt
    🥣Mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/7

    Stuff the honey-herb butter into the breast with the sage leaves and coat the skin.

    🍗Whole turkey
    🌿Fresh sage leaves

  6. Step 6/7

    Use all the bones, including the giblets and neck, to make the gravy.

    🍖Turkey backbone
    🍖Giblets
    🍖Turkey neck
    🍳Pan drippings
    💧Water
    🧅Yellow onion
    🥛Light cream
    🌽Cornstarch
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🍲Saucepan
    🧺Fine mesh strainer

  7. Step 7/7

    Carve starting with the thighs, then finish with the wings and the breasts.

    🍗Whole turkey
    🔪Carving knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Liquid, Spices, Dairy, Oil, Sweeteners, Vegetables, Herbs, Starches

Ingredients

Whole turkey, Water, Kosher sea salt, Salted butter, Olive oil, Honey, Garlic, Fresh rosemary, Fresh thyme, Sweet paprika, Salt, Fresh sage leaves, Yellow onion, Giblets, Turkey neck, Turkey backbone, Pan drippings, Light cream, Cornstarch, Pepper

Notes

Whole turkey (10-14 lb, thawed), Water (divided, for tightening the skin, for the gravy), Kosher sea salt (for the skin), Salted butter (softened to room temperature), Garlic (minced), Fresh rosemary (chopped), Fresh thyme (chopped), Salt (for the honey-herb butter, for the gravy), Yellow onion (medium, roughly chopped), Giblets (from the turkey), Cornstarch (or arrowroot starch, or more if needed), Pepper (for the gravy)

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High-Protein, Low-Carb, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Gluten-Free

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 45g, Carbohydrates: 3g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 0.3g, Sugars: 1.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 680mg, Potassium: 430mg, Zinc: 3.5mg, Phosphorus: 320mg, Iron: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg, Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg, Niacin (B3): 10mg, Vitamin A: 120mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Kitchen shears, Paper towels, Mixing bowl, Roasting pan, Saucepan, Carving knife, Fine mesh strainer

Appliances

Oven, Refrigerator

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Thanksgiving

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Tender, Crispy Skin

Flavors

Savory, Herby, Garlicky, Slightly Sweet, Buttery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container,refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking), freezing : up to 4 months (wrap tightly or use freezer-safe airtight container,freeze sliced or whole portions)