If you use smallish chickens, you should be able to get 3 birds on the large egg. It can rest for up the 30 minutes without any issue. Spatchcock chicken naked whiz ceramic charcoal cooking. Place the tray with the turkey and root roast on your cooking service and close the lid. Rub the chicken under the skin and outside of the skin with the barbecue sauce. Nov 15, 2018 spatchcocking or removing the backbone is great for larger birds.
When cooking such a large bird direct, you really need to keep the fire under control to avoid over browning before the inside is done. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. If youve never spatchcocked a turkey before, its easy. You may wish to open the air vents to help the fire get hot again, and then close them back up to their previous setting after the fire has returned to the. Nov 23, 2014 as the centerpiece of our glutenfree prethanksgiving dinner, i decided to do a turkey on the big green egg. Spatchcock is an old irish word that means to butterfly and simply describes the method of preparing the chicken. Controlling your fire and not using too much charcoal are both important to avoiding overcharring the chicken. When we talk bge turkey recipes there are indeed a lot of things to cover. Big green eggic big green egg spatchcocked chicken big.
Thanksgiving 2004 was a holiday to remember on the big green egg forum. Spatchcock turkey question big green egg egghead forum. Turn the chicken and continue to cook for 35 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 74c165 f. Nov 20, 2017 below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. Preheat your grill to approximately 325350f with a direct fire. Season chicken according to personal taste and grill. Would like to see videos of the recipes being done.
Watch this how to spatchcock a chicken video on our youtube channel and dont forget to subscribe. Im smoking my first turkey this thanksgiving my first nonpork smoking experiment. Turkey with roasted root vegetables the sauce by all. Rinse bird if desired, then remove backbone by cutting on each. The real pros know to get to the stores early in the season when youll find the smaller birds in the 1115 pound range.
So, this year i will be adding a spatchcock turkey to the list. Nov 11, 2014 place the turkey on three big balls of aluminum foil to raise it up off of the pan and allow the fat to drip but not get inside the big green egg. Ive done beer can turkey on the big green egg for the past two years so i was looking to do something different this year for this years thanksgiving turkey. While the drying process is occurring, make up the herb butter recipe below step 4. I prefer to have the side of the tray with the legs on it directly over the side we banked the coals to. Its a term that is thought to have originated in 18th century ireland. Use a basting brush to drizzle the melted butter mixture over the skin as the turkey cooks. Spatchcocked chicken on the big green egg bouillie. Depending on the size of the turkey, this could take longer. Welcome to the egghead forum a great place to visit and packed with tips and eggspert advice. Nov 03, 2017 yeah, last year i did an apple cider brined and spatchcocked turkey for thanks giving. Prepare the grill for an indirect heat with an aluminum sheet underneath the turkey. How long to smoke a turkey on the big green egg bbq.
The grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Nov 15, 2009 spatchcocked turkey as the centerpiece of our glutenfree prethanksgiving dinner, i decided to do a turkey on the big green egg. Simple juicy grilled spatchcocked whole chicken dizzy pig bbq. Taste of atlanta big green egg turkey demo and turkey.
First of all we brined that turkey overnight in a cooler, because it was a 25 pounder. Cooking turkey on a kamado grill big green egg, grill dome, primo, kamado joe, vision, etc my set up for cooking a turkey on the kamado grill is to mix in 23 small chunks of hickory with the lump and put in the platesetterheat diffuser for indirect heat. Guide to cooking thanksgiving turkey on a big green egg. Butterflied grilled chicken on the big green egg butterflied grilled chicken in the big green egg smoker with a crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. This lively culinary event features more than 90 restaurants, over 300 dishes, and tens of thousands of people. Spatchcockingbutterflying in a big green egg or on a.
It looks like youre enjoying the bbq brethren s forums but havent created an account yet. Turned out a little drier than a spatchcock chicken but still much, much better than a normal roast turkey. Ill be waiting to see if you have the same results incidentally i checked the maverick before and after the smoke and it was right on, i also checked. Grilling chicken just got even more fun, and grilling a spatchcock chicken will be your new favorite way to grill or smoke chicken.
Spatchcock chicken on a big green egg by greg burks big green egg cooking chicken on a big green egg is one of the easiest and best things you can try. This method of cooking a chicken is so easy and the results are amazing. Nov 19, 20 ive done beer can turkey on the big green egg for the past two years so i was looking to do something different this year for this years thanksgiving turkey. Below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. Cajun injected brine with some john henrys texas chicken tickler rub. Spatchcock chicken on a big green egg by greg burks big. What if any advantages to spatchcocking hold up in a big green egg. Ive stuffed an 18 lb spatchcocked turkey in my large and it cooked great. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. I made this spicy spatchcocked turkey recipe for thanksgiving, but im also planning on doing it for our easter turkey.
We chose to cook on a large big green egg, but any charcoal cooker where you can control your fire, and get the bird at least 12 inches from the fire, will work. Spatchcock the turkey i like to cook turkeys spatchcocked. Place the turkey in the fridge uncovered for about 2 hours to allow the skin to dry further. Marinade and indian spices makes this chicken moist and succulent. I placed it in the center of a large platter and surounded it with roasted tomatoes, brussel sprouts, assorted squash, onions, apples, orange wedges, italian parsley, scliced sausage. Place the turkey breast side down on a solid work surface. Ingredients 1 fresh turkey 14 lbs shown here 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly cracked pepper olive oil. How to cook thanksgiving turkey outside without an oven cnet. Yeah, last year i did an apple cider brined and spatchcocked turkey for thanks giving. Let the turkey rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Its also great if youre limited on shelf space in your smoker. Big green egg thanksgiving turkey big green egg thanksgiving turkey big green egg thanksgiving turkey big green egg thanksgiving turkey. This drybrined spatchcocked turkey recipe is both easier and results in crispier skin than a classic wet brined turkey.
To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. Use sharp kitchen shears and cut the backbone out of the turkey. Mad max turkey method naked whiz ceramic charcoal cooking. Nov 21, 2012 at any rate, we both have our own turkey days. To spatchcock the chicken, turn it breastside down with the legs towards you. Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster than the more delicate breast meat, leaving both sections of the bird to reach their respective ideal temperatures at the same time. Spatchcocking butterflying is a great way to grill poultry. Ive seen a lot of conflicting information about how long. And ive tried it with turkey and with big roasting chickens, with small cornish game hens and with the little fryer chickens like the one i am demonstrating here.
To make a brine just combine salt, water and sugar. Take your spatchcocked turkey to the grill for extramoist. How to make spatchcock poultry on the big green egg. Spatchcockingbutterflying in a big green egg or on a grill. Id love to see a list of turkey sizes for bge sizes. Aug 11, 2016 presoak the apple wood chips in water for 30 mins. Prepare the egg for indirect cooking with the conveggtor in with the legs up position, and the stainless steel grid on top. I spatchcocked, dry brined, and seasoned the turkey, then smoked it until it reached my target temperature. If youre going to cover the turkey with foil for the resting time, make sure you do it loosely to allow moisture to. Nov 20, 2014 last month i had the privilege of helping my good friend and colleague, clint cantwell, do a turkey cooking demonstration for big green egg at the th annual taste of atlanta. Hundreds of people clamored for more details, which max strived to provide. Roast the turkey for about 4 and a half hours, until it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees and the skin is brown and crispy. Max rosen revealed his secret turkey and gravy recipe to the world. While it may not be as pretty as an evenly browned whole turkey.
Hey nordo, heres some info that i hope helps and doesnt confuse you. An easy to follow recipe for grilling a whole chicken to juicy and delicious perfection. When i saw the spatchcocked turkey on my friends chris blog nibblemethis, i was inspired to use this method for thanksgiving this year. I am preparing to have the family over for thanksgiving and wanted to do a test run with a smaller bird. When cooking such a large bird direct, you really need to keep the fire under control to avoid over. Place the turkey into the v rack and place into the drip pan. Spatchcock turkey smoking meat forums the best barbecue. Weve had it for close to a year, and have been planning on cooking a beer can chicken.
This simply means you remove the backbone with shears and flatten the entire bird into a flat surface. Nov 18, 2017 this recipe will walk you through roasting a turkey for thanksgiving on a big green egg. Mad max charcoal roasts his popular traditional turkey with the mad max turkey method, and it is always a hit, but the most flavorful bird we cooked that day was one we butterflied also called spatchcocked, rubbed and cooked direct over the charcoal. Spatchcocked it and it cooked in about 3 hrs at an indirect 325350. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours and up to 8 hours. We are going to smoke a 25 pound turkey on the big green egg for christmas. It will not be the big fat beautiful bird that a traditional turkey presents. A spatchcocked chicken split down the back to open flat on the big green egg. A spatchcocked turkey looks a little odd and should be carved before presenting it to the table. Nov 26, 2014 this year, my friend is cooking the thanksgiving turkey in their big green egg or maybe on another outdoor grill, and shes asking me about spatchcocking or what i did above, anyway, if thats not exactly spatchcocking. Spatchcocked turkey kamado cooking and discussion kamado guru. The turkey has a subtle smoky flavor and is moist and succulent, but if you prefer a bolder smoky flavor, add more hickory or pecan smoking wood chips in increments during cooking. This helps the skin to end up with a good bite through.
Refrigerate on a baking sheet, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to overnight. Big swole shares his recipe for duck breast grilled on the big green egg. Many cookbooks recommend brining chicken, but this becomes unnecessary when using the bge since the ceramic structure retains moisture. By removing the birds backbone and flattening it, the bird cooks faster and more evenly so you dont have to worry that the breasts will dry out.
Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your thanksgiving dinner, and cleanup is super easy too. How to spatchcock and carve a turkey hostess at heart. Now sit back, grab a nice glass of beaujolais nouveau, and enjoy this post for big green egg thanksgiving turkey. How to grill or smoke a spatchcock chicken the juiciest. Nov 05, 2019 when we talk bge turkey recipes there are indeed a lot of things to cover. So grab that small turkey and follow this easy grilled cajun spicy spatchcocked turkey recipe.
Spatchcocking involves cutting out the backbone of the chicken so that it can be pressed flat and cooked, resulting in a shorter cook time and some say a better tasting bird. In this cook i am cooking a 16pound heritage breed turkey from fossil farms. Smoked brined turkey once you try brined turkey on the egg, youll agree that nothing does a better job of roasting meats. You can also join the conversation and get more information and amazing kamado recipes by following big green egg at. Spatchcocked turkey as the centerpiece of our glutenfree prethanksgiving dinner, i decided to do a turkey on the big green egg. You may find that the egg s temperature drops and takes a while to come back up to your cooking temperature. This is not about smoking a turkey, though this does have a hint of smoke flavor. We used a big green egg with a raised grate so that the bird cooked about 12 inches above the charcoal. Set the egg for direct cooking no conveggtor at 204c400f. Using sturdy kitchen scissors or poultry shears, cut down one side of the parsons nose and the backbone. Whole raw chickens are cheap and frequently discounted at the grocery store. As the centerpiece of our glutenfree prethanksgiving dinner, i decided to do a turkey on the big green egg. My wifes folks are coming down from indiana to our house in florida for the first time and id better not screw up.
Once your turkey is at 165f, get it off the big green egg and let it rest for 1030 minutes. Mar 22, 2014 make spatchcock poultry on the big green egg march 22, 2014 ttd when i first stated reading the big green egg forums i kept seeing people posting pictures about spatchcock chicken. I am using my yoder ys640s pellet smoker fired with pecan pellets. Mix the butter, cinnamon, raisins, and stuff the apples, then place inside the turkey cavity. Nov 21, 2014 the grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. But at the end of the day, it comes down to this its really simple and fun to cook turkey on a big green egg. Four days before service, place the salt, sage, thyme, black peppercorns, and allspice into a. Spatchcocked turkey big green egg recipes, green egg. You may wish to use a hotter temperature for crispier skin, although we have found the path to crispy skin lies in letting the bird sit, uncovered, for 2448 hours in your regrigerator.
Filled up the egg pretty well but you would be surprised by how much room you have. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it rest while the egg is heating. Make about half inch cuts on each side of the backbone and remove the whole backbone. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber grills. Dry the inside and outside of the turkey with clean paper towels.
Our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. You can also add spices to your brine or even use fruit juices get creative. Try it for the bestever thanksgiving turkey or at your next big holiday. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. Mix the chicken base, ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, paprika, hot sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat.
Spatchcocked turkey recipe main dish holiday recipe. It came out looking very similar to yours, just golden brown and beautiful. But most importantly our spatchcocked grilled turkey is one of the most delicious turkey recipes weve ever eaten. Simple juicy grilled spatchcocked whole chicken dizzy. Remove the chicken from the egg and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. With the temperature comfortably rising into the and the sun dominating blue skies, it finally felt like spring today. It allows the turkey to lay flat on the cooking grate and helps the meat cook more evenly.