Spatchcocked Turkey

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450.

2. 2

   Cut back bone out of turkey.

3. 3

   Turn turkey over and push on breast bone to flatten, wings should cover breasts and legs should stick out a bit.

4. 4

   Tuck garlic under turkey and in wing and leg nooks if desired.

5. 5

   Brush with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Roast undisturbed for 20 mins, turkey should be starting to brown.

7. 7

   Baste with pan juices.

8. 8

   reduce heat to 400 (350 if browning too fast).

9. 9

   Check temperature of thigh meat every 15 mins (10 if turkey is smaller).

10. 10

    When thigh meat reaches 165 remove from oven and rest a few minutes.

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