Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Turkey With Gravy

Name: Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Turkey With Gravy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large onions, roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 quarts); 3 large carrots, peeled and roughly chopped (about 1 quart); 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped (about 1 quart; 12 thyme sprigs; 1 whole turkey (12 to 14 pounds total), butterflied according to these instructions, backbone, neck, and giblets reserved; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium homemade or store-bought chicken or turkey broth; 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons flour

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 45min

Spatchcocking turkey gives you stunningly crisp skin and perfectly cooked white and dark meat. Bonus: this recipe makes a flavorful gravy from the pan drippings, too.

Updated at: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:52:21 GMT