Until two weeks ago, I'd never heard about The Christmas Pickle.
But a day ago, I get the above pic from a pal who claims she is "spatchcocking" a turkey for Christmas. It's her new favorite word.
WTF?
"Spatchcocking a bird is the
process of removing the backbone and flattening it onto a baking tray
(or butterflying it). It may seem a bit intimidating but it's really
easy to do, saves a lot of cook time and helps everything cook evenly.
With this method, you can cook a 10-12 lb turkey in about 70-90 minutes!"
Why is it called spatchcocking?
"The term “spatchcock” is rumored to be a 17th century shorthand for “dispatching the cock”, meaning to open a chicken carcass in order to cook it. This technique involves splitting the chicken by removing the backbone so you can flatten it, resulting in crispier skin and even, quicker cooking."
Stand back, or I'll spatchcock you.
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