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Smoked spatchcock turkey<\/strong> delivers fall-off-the-bone goodness with flavorful juiciness in every bite. Simple smoking delivers flavor penetrating deep into your holiday bird without drying it out. This is your go-to guide for a deliciously tender and juicy turkey that\u2019s perfect any time of year!<\/p>\n

Turkey is definitely one of my favorite special occasion creations. It\u2019s what I love most about the holidays, after seeing my family, of course. What\u2019s funny is that even though it\u2019s not the holidays, my friends keep requesting my smoked recipe. Your wish is my command!<\/p>\n

I\u2019m excited to share my super-easy guide on spatchcocking a turkey so you can do it at home. Trust me, you don\u2019t need advanced cooking skills to make this mouthwatering dish. All you need is a little patience!<\/p>\n

Why Spatchcock a Turkey for Smoking<\/h2>\n

First, spatchcocking speeds up the smoking time because the heat can quickly cook the whole poultry. Whether baking, grilling, or smoking, whatever you season it with penetrates better. And if you grill or smoke it, the turkey benefits by having a more delicious smokiness all the way to the bone.<\/p>\n

How to Spatchcock and Smoke a Turkey<\/h2>\n

Spatchcock the Turkey<\/h3>\n
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  1. Clean<\/strong> \u2013 Remove the neck and giblets. Place the turkey breast side down on a cutting board.<\/li>\n
  2. Remove the Backbone<\/strong> \u2013 Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut the left side of the backbone from the tail to the neck. Do the same to the right side of the backbone, and then remove it.\u00a0(Photos 1-3)<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. Flatten<\/strong> the turkey. Flip the turkey over, breast side up, and press on it to break the bone. Then, flatten the wings using both hands.\u00a0(Photo 4)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Smoke the Spatchcocked Turkey<\/h3>\n
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    1. Season<\/strong> \u2013 Rinse and pat the turkey dry with paper towels. Rub your choice of seasoning and kosher salt all over the bird, both sides.\u00a0(Photo 5)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Preheat<\/strong> the smoker to 250-275\u2109 (120-135\u2103). The higher the temperature, the faster the turkey will cook.<\/li>\n
      2. Start Smoking<\/strong> \u2013 Place the turkey in the smoker and brush it with oil every 1-2 hours. Smoke until the turkey\u2019s thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165\u2109 (75\u2103). (Photo 6)<\/em><\/li>\n
      3. Rotate<\/strong> \u2013 Turn the turkey around halfway through for even browning, although this is unnecessary.<\/li>\n
      4. Serve<\/strong> \u2013 Remove the turkey from the smoker and let it sit, covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Recipe Variations & Tips<\/h2>\n
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        • Homemade\u00a0Creole seasoning spices up the turkey, giving you a well-flavored holiday dinner.<\/li>\n
        • Poultry seasoning blends perfectly complement the turkey and smoky goodness. Homemade poultry seasoning is even better.<\/li>\n
        • Place veggies under the turkey on a baking sheet. As it smokes, turkey drippings will flavor the smoking veggies.<\/li>\n
        • If cutting the backbone is too hard, try cutting it a little farther from or closer to the bone. Or move it around to find the thinnest part.<\/li>\n
        • Only open the smoker\u2019s lid when necessary. Constantly opening it will cool the smoker, which could lead to longer cooking times.<\/li>\n
        • Stuffing a turkey for smoking could cause food poisoning. Make the stuffing separately and serve it on the side. You could also put it in the smoker 30 minutes before the turkey finishes for a smoky stuffing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          How Long to Smoke a Spatchcocked Turkey<\/h2>\n

          A spatchcocked turkey takes less time to smoke than a regular turkey. While a whole turkey takes 25-30 minutes per pound to smoke at 225-250\u00b0F (108-120\u2103), a spatchcocked turkey takes 11-13 minutes per pound at 225-275\u00b0F (108-135\u2103).<\/p>\n

          Smoke your turkey until an instant-read meat thermometer reads 160\u2109 (72\u2103) in the thickest part of the breast. The thigh should read 180\u2109 (82\u2103). The turkey leg should move easily when ready to remove it from the smoker.<\/p>\n

          For crispier skin, dry it well and smoke it at a higher temperature; 350\u2109 (180\u2103) is ideal.<\/p>\n

          What to Serve With Smoked Spatchcock Turkey<\/h2>\n

          Holiday classics go best with this smoked goodness.\u00a0Green bean casserole,\u00a0garlic mashed red potatoes or\u00a0cornbread dressing, and\u00a0homemade cranberry sauce deliver a complete meal. Finish it off with\u00a0pecan or sweet potato pie, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n

          More Amazing Smoked Turkey Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n

          By Imma<\/p>\n

          This blog post was originally published in October 2021 and has been updated with additional tips and beautiful photos<\/em>.<\/p>\n

          Looking for more recipes? Follow on\u2026<\/h6>\n

          Prep: <\/span>15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

          Cook: <\/span>4 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

          Total: <\/span>4 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 15 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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