(Change the water every 30 minutes.) Never stuff a bird that is not completely thawed. And, remember, a whole cooked bird should rest for about 20 minutes before carving. SPATCHCOCKED WHOLE TURKEY ...
Another benefit of a spatchcock turkey? No twine is required. With this method, there is no need to truss the bird. Splay the thighs outward so all of the skin is exposed and facing up ...
Here’s the case for spatchcocking your bird — and how to do it. For Tyler Fenton, the ultimate Thanksgiving centerpiece is a spatchcocked turkey. “You get a nicely golden-brown bird that is ...