Ouch. I hope I never get spatchcocked.
I had a case of the spatchcock and it's not too bad. Applying ointment numerous times a day was actually more of a treat.
Ouch. I hope I never get spatchcocked.
Really? I think it looks great to have the whole chicken splayed out, brown and crispy and wonderful. Seems like the turkey would be just as nice looking. Though finding a big enough platter could be tough, let alone roasting pan.
I just did a spatchcocked roast chicken for dinner a few days ago. 40 minutes at 500F, crispy skin and juicy meat. We'll be frying our turkey again this year since it's fast, delicious and opens the oven for other good things like green bean casserole. I did smoke a 25 lb turkey once (not spatchcocked) and it was amazing, though the skin came out like leather so that was pretty inedible. But it took like 14 hours. I don't mind spending half a day doing ribs or a pork butt, but I really dislike setting a 4AM alarm on the weekend (charcoal smoker).
Oh, don't get me wrong, I think a spatchcocked bird looks great. It just doesn't look like Thanksgiving to me.