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Turkey Breast Spatchcock

Since it’s only 3 of us this year, we are just doing a large turkey breast.  Is there any advantage to spatchcocking a breast or just do regular. 

Thanks!
Clarendon Hills, IL

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  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    I've never tried spatchcocking a turkey breast. If you are doing a turkey breast, go check out the Aaron Franklin method, simple and delish!
    LBGE
    AL
  • I spatchcocked a turkey breast section last fall because they were cheap. Anyway, i think flattening it made it easier to handle as well as cooking faster and more evenly. FWIW
    Formerly @dharley prior to some password bs.

    LBGE, 36" Blackstone, bad liver & a broken heart

    Three Rivers, MI
  • GregW
    GregW Posts: 2,678
    edited November 2020
    I've never tried spatchcocking a turkey breast. If you are doing a turkey breast, go check out the Aaron Franklin method, simple and delish!
    I cooked a boneless turkey breast tonight using the Franklin method. It was outstanding. I don't believe I will ever cook a whole turkey again, we really only eat the breast anyway. I have ordered a 4-5 pound boneless breast to cook for Thanksgiving, hopefully it will turn out good.
  • TideEggHead
    TideEggHead Posts: 1,345
    I’m in the same boat! Right behind you on picking up a turkey breast for next week!
    LBGE
    AL