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Spatchcock Turkey Question

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egzilla
egzilla Posts: 51
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I plan on using Mickeys Spatchcock Turkey recipe. Is it necessary to inject my turkey?
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  • EggMcMic
    EggMcMic Posts: 340
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    Necessary? No. I haven't used that recipe but I have spatchcocked a turkey and did not inject it.
    EggMcMcc
    Central Illinois
    First L BGE July 2016, RecTec, Traeger, Weber, Campchef
    Second BGE, a MMX, February 2017
    Third BGE, another large, May, 2017
    Added another griddle (BassPro) December 2017
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    No
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • egzilla
    egzilla Posts: 51
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    Thanks for the response.
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  • keepervodeflame
    keepervodeflame Posts: 353
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    I am going to spatchcock my turkey this year. My plan is to spatchcock the bird and then brine it over night in apple cider, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup orange juice  (for acid and brightness). I will take it out of the brine on Thanksgiving morning, wash it off, and then let it air dry in uncovered in the fridge for 4 hours. 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,341
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    Regarding spatching a turkey- I have found that using a hatchet is about the easiest way to perform the surgery.  (Much more of a challenge than a chix.) Manage the adult beverages before proceeding with the operation.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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