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Cowboy Butter Spatchcock Turkey

A rich, flavorful spatchcocked turkey roasted with a bold cowboy butter made of garlic, herbs, lemon, and spices.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Turkey
  • 1 whole turkey 10–14 lb
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Roasting Pan Aromatics
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 lemon halved
  • fresh herbs thyme, rosemary

Equipment

  • Kitchen shears
  • Roasting pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Pat turkey dry. Spatchcock by removing the backbone and flattening the bird.
  2. Season turkey with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix cowboy butter ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Spread half the butter under the skin and half on top.
  5. Place onion, garlic, lemon, and herbs in a roasting pan. Lay turkey on top.
  6. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 45–70 minutes until breast reaches 160°F.
  7. Let rest 15–20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Brush with extra melted cowboy butter before serving for maximum flavor.