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Crisp-Skinned Spatchcocked (Butterflied) Roast Turkey With Gravy
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: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:52:13 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories994.1 kcal (50%)
Total Fat39.8 g (57%)
Carbs18 g (7%)
Sugars6.6 g (7%)
Protein134.3 g (269%)
Sodium643.3 mg (32%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
3onions
large, roughly chopped
1 quartcarrots
large, peeled and roughly chopped
1 quartstalks celery
roughly chopped
12thyme sprigs
1whole turkey
butterflied according to these instructions, backbone, neck, and giblets reserved
2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1.5 quartslow-sodium chicken broth
homemade or store-bought, or turkey
2bay leaves
3 tablespoonsbutter
4 tablespoonsflour
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