Spatchcocked BBQ Turkey

Want to change things up this Thanksgiving? Then try this delicious, spatchcocked, BBQ turkey. It’s smokey, juicy, tender and perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table.

8-10 Servings
20 mins Prep Time
2-3 hrs Total Time

Ingredients

1 Frozen Whole Turkey, thawed
¼ cup BBQ seasoning
Cooking oil spray

Recipe from: Maciek Zurawski from Grillin' With Dad

Step 1

Preheat the grill to 375°F, indirect heat. Remove thawed turkey from the packaging, remove the giblets and pat everything dry.
Step 2

Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut out the turkey backbone.
Step 3

Cut the center of the breast bone and press down on both sides to flatten the turkey out.
Step 4

Spray both sides of the bird with the cooking oil spray and season heavily with the BBQ rub. Be sure to get both sides and under the wings/legs.
Step 5

Place the turkey, skin side up, directly on the grill grates.
Step 6

Cook until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 165°F.
Step 7

Remove the turkey from the grill, allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, carve and enjoy!