Betty Crocker Spatchcock Turkey

Behold the art of spatchcocking: an innovative method that's about to revolutionize your Thanksgiving feast!

The term “spatchcock” might seem intense, but it’s just a centuries-old method of quickly preparing poultry. The term is a contraction of the technique: to “dispatch” a “cock” (or cook a bird).

Spatchcocked turkey has been having a moment in the past few years, and we know why! It frees up fridge and oven space and gets your turkey on the table faster, while providing a literal and figurative backbone for make-ahead turkey stock. The turkey’s backbone is removed to flatten the bird for a more even roasting experience.

Turducken, a turkey stuffed with duck and chicken, used to be the go-to holiday stunner, but it demands excessive hours of prep. Tasty and visually striking -- a spatchcocked turkey is a modern spin on getting your bird to be a show-stopper. Unleash your culinary prowess this Thanksgiving with this fun technique.