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Smoked Spatchcock Turkey with Sriracha Glaze
This smoked spatchcock turkey recipe cuts down on cooking time while delivering a juicy bird with crispy, golden-brown skin. A sweet and spicy sriracha glaze makes it a memorable main course.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 35m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 4h👤 Daniel Mercer📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- cutting board
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your smoker to 225°F, ensuring it reaches a steady temperature.
2
Prepare the turkey: Remove giblets. Place the turkey breast-side down. Using sturdy poultry shears, cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it completely.
3
Flip the turkey breast-side up and press firmly on the breastbone to flatten the bird.
4
Pat the entire turkey dry with paper towels. Coat the bird with olive oil, then season generously on all sides with sea salt and black pepper.
olive oil2 tablespoonsea salt2 tablespoonblack pepper2 tbsp
5
Place the turkey directly on the smoker rack, breast-side up. Smoke for approximately ⏱️ 3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
6
While smoking, mix the apple cider vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spritz the turkey every ⏱️ 45 minutes to keep it moist.
7
To make the glaze, combine the butter, sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a slow boil over medium heat and let it simmer for ⏱️ 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
soy sauce1 tablespoongarlic, minced1 tablespoon
8
Once the turkey reaches 130°F, increase the smoker temperature to 400°F. Cook for another ⏱️ 30 minutes, or until the breast temperature reaches 140°F.
9
Baste the turkey all over with the sriracha glaze. Cook for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
10
Apply a second coat of glaze and continue cooking until the thickest part of the breast reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
11
Remove the turkey from the smoker and let it rest on a cutting board for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes before carving. This is crucial for retaining juices.
Nutrition Facts
calories
250 calories
fat Content
12g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
350mg sodium
protein Content
28g protein
carbohydrate Content
5g carbs
saturated Fat Content
4g saturated fat
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