Heritage Roasted Turkey (Spatchcocked)

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe by Local Fare’s Chef

Ingredients

Turkey & Aromatics

• 1 Heritage turkey, spatchcocked

• 1–2 banana shallots or 1 yellow onion, sliced

• Fresh thyme sprigs

• Fresh rosemary sprigs

Seasoning Mix

• 3–4 oz fresh crushed garlic (or pre-packaged garlic)

• Olive oil

• Barbacoa seasoning

  • Alternative: Any robust grill seasoning

• Summa Salts Cilantro Lime seasoning

  • Alternative: A lemon-based seasoning

• Salt, to taste

For Roasting

• • 6–7 oz grass-fed butter (3 oz for under the skin + 3–4 sticks in the pan)

  • ¾ inch chicken stock in the roasting pan

Step 2: Season the Turkey

1. Gently separate the skin from the breast meat.
2. Spread half of the seasoning mix plus 3 oz butter under the skin.
3. Use the remaining seasoning mix to coat the outside of the turkey.
4. Add fresh rosemary over the seasoned bird.

Step 3: Begin Roasting

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a roasting pan, layer the sliced shallots (or onion) and thyme.
3. Place the turkey upside down on top of the aromatics.
4. Pour chicken stock into the pan to a depth of about ¾ inch.
5. Add 3–4 sticks of grass-fed butter to the pan.
6. Roast for 1 hour.

Step 4: Finish Roasting

1. Remove the turkey from the oven and increase the temperature to 400°F 
2. Carefully flip the turkey breast-side up.
3. Return it to the oven and roast for another hour, basting every 20 minutes.
4. Continue roasting until the internal temperature reaches 155°F in the thickest part of the breast.