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Cowboy Butter Spatchcock Turkey: Juicy, Crispy, and Full of Flavor

A juicy, flavorful spatchcocked turkey roasted with Cowboy Butter for perfectly crispy skin.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Turkey
  • 1 whole turkey 12–14 lbs, spatchcocked
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Cowboy Butter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Spatula or basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat spatchcocked turkey dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Mix softened butter, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, parsley, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl to make Cowboy Butter.
  3. Rub Cowboy Butter under the skin and all over the turkey.
  4. Place turkey on a rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan, breast side up, and roast 1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove turkey and rest 20–30 minutes before carving.
  6. Carve and serve with pan drippings or gravy.

Notes

For juicier turkey, make the Cowboy Butter a day ahead. Spatchcocking ensures even cooking and crispy skin.