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RAISED Direct Spatchcock Turkey

Mickey
Mickey Posts: 19,696
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400 Raised Direct. image
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). 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    image
    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). 

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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,523
    Everything is bigger in Texas - even the chickens!
    Nice looking bird, assume the usual Mickey's coffee rub?

    (When I saw the first pic of the empty grid, I thought maybe Travis was visiting and you were not fast enough!

    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    Yes on the coffee rub
    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). 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    image
    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). 

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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    Well done I can't find turkeys around here, want to try and make good on my t day fail.
    Seattle, WA
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  • Dobie
    Dobie Posts: 3,449
    Was the breast moist? What weight bird and how long on the cook, pull temp. Details man....
    Jacksonville FL
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    Would also love some details!  (grill temp, cook time, any unique prep)

    It looks great, though.  After a few spatchcock 4 lbs. chickens I was just thinking of doing a turkey some time.  It's got to be moist, though...try turkey won't fly no matter how crispy that darn skin is.
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • RedSkip
    RedSkip Posts: 1,400
    @Mickey et al - Never cooked the neck before, and I've seen several posts now that show it being done.  I assume it's good or why would you cook it?  Taste like chicken?
    Large BGE - McDonald, PA
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    RedSkip said:
    @Mickey et al - Never cooked the neck before, and I've seen several posts now that show it being done.  I assume it's good or why would you cook it?  Taste like chicken?

    Cooks food. That and the gizzard.
    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). 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    @Dobie and @KiterTodd‌ 1.5 hrs + or - on time but cook to temp please. I cook at 400. Leave uncovered in fridge overnight.
    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). 

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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
    Wow, how big was the bird?

    That's awesome...a turkey in 90 minutes!

    Moist?
    LBGE/Maryland
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    KiterTodd said:

    Wow, how big was the bird?

    That's awesome...a turkey in 90 minutes!

    Moist?

    13.6
    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). 

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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    What did u use to cook the backbone out?
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    grege345 said:

    What did u use to cook the backbone out?

    Knife
    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). 

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  • gabriegger
    gabriegger Posts: 682
    That ain't no fooling around. Very nice Mr. Mickey!

    the city above Toronto - Noodleville wtih 2 Large 1 Mini

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  • jaydub58
    jaydub58 Posts: 2,167
    Great looking cook, Mickey.............as usual, you aced it!

    ^:)^
    John in the Willamette Valley of Oregon
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Looks good, sir!!!

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    analyze adapt overcome

    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,883
    @Mickey‌
    Looks like a home run to me! In a frenzy I would have devoured that neck before I got around to taking a pic!!!

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    SGH said:
    @Mickey‌ Looks like a home run to me! In a frenzy I would have devoured that neck before I got around to taking a pic!!!

    Gizzard before and neck just after.
    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). 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,883
    @Mickey‌
    Absolutely. Those would have vanished instantly my friend! It's called cooks prerogative and I live by it!!!! I have been know to sneak a leg and wing as well if hunger is pressing. And it usually is! ;)

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    That was a good looking cook Mickey. I am sure it tasted great! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • stemc33
    stemc33 Posts: 3,567
    Excellent. I wanna do one of these for Thanksgiving. @Mickey‌, does it have to be cooked that high in the dome or can spatchcock turkey cook at grate level?
    Steven
    Mini Max with Woo stone combo, LBGE, iGrill 2, Plate Setter, 
    two cotton pot holders to handle PS
    Banner, Wyoming
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,696
    stemc33 said:
    Excellent. I wanna do one of these for Thanksgiving. @Mickey‌, does it have to be cooked that high in the dome or can spatchcock turkey cook at grate level?

    No for THAT high. But I would raise if higher than grate level. 90% of mine are at the Adj Rig level, not like this and turn out fine.
    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). 

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