Jerked Spatchcock Turkey

Published on November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM

Ingredients:

 

 * 1 (12-14 pound) turkey, thawed

 * Olive oil

 * 2 tbls Medium Jerk Marinade

 * 3-4 tbls Kosher Salt

 * 1 tbls Ground Pepper

 * Your favorite 80|20 Rub Me Down seasoning

 * 2 sticks salted butter softened

 * 2 sticks unsalted butter softened

Instructions:

 Spatchcock the Turkey:

   * Remove the giblets and neck from the turkey cavity.

   * Place the turkey breast-side down on a cutting board.

   * Using kitchen shears or a knife, carefully cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it.

   * Flip the turkey over and press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten it.

   * Taking your hand place between the skin and breast meat lightly separating the two

   * Combine both butters and fold the Jerk Marinade in

   * Now using your hand or a spoon add half the mixture in between the skin and meat where we lightly separated

   * Save the rest of the butter mixture for cooking

   * Now sprinkle the entire turkey with the Kosher Salt and pepper for a salt Brine

   * Let sit in the fridge uncovered for minimum 3 hours, but for next results over night(this will create the crispiest skin)

 Season the Turkey:

   * Drizzle the turkey with olive oil and season generously with 80|20 Rub Me Down seasoning

   * Rub the seasonings into the skin and meat.

 Roast the Turkey:

   * Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

   * Place the turkey, breast-side up, on a roasting rack set in a roasting pan.

   * Roast the turkey for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

   * Baste the turkey with the rest of the butter mixture melted completely every 30 minutes for extra flavor and crispy skin.

    * You can even inject some of that butter mixture into the meat. (It's your world. Do what you feel)

 Rest and Carve:

   * Remove the turkey from the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.

   * Carve the turkey and serve immediately.

 

Tips:

 * Herb Butter: Spread a mixture of softened butter, herbs, and spices under the skin of the turkey for extra flavor.

 * Roasting Vegetables: Add vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and onions to the roasting pan for a one-pan meal.

 * Gravy: Use the pan drippings to make a delicious gravy to accompany your turkey.

Enjoy your perfectly cooked, juicy spatchcock turkey!