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Cowboy Butter Spatchcock Turkey

A juicy, crispy, boldly flavored spatchcock turkey coated in zesty cowboy butter and roasted to perfection.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Turkey
  • 1 whole turkey (10–14 lbs), spatchcocked
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lemons, halved
Cowboy Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Pat the spatchcocked turkey dry and place on a baking sheet with a rack.
  2. Season the turkey on both sides with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  3. Mix the cowboy butter ingredients until smooth and well combined.
  4. Spread some cowboy butter under the skin of the turkey breast and thighs.
  5. Coat the outside of the turkey with more cowboy butter.
  6. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 70–90 minutes until the breast reaches 165°F.
  7. Let the turkey rest 15–20 minutes before carving.
  8. Serve with additional melted cowboy butter.

Notes

For maximum crispiness, dry brine the turkey 24 hours in advance.