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Spatchcock Lemon Rosemary Turkey

Spatchcock Lemon Rosemary Turkey

Christal Sczebel @nutritioninthekitch
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
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Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 396 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole turkey frozen
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil or butter, or non-dairy butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper  

Instructions
 

  • Defrost turkey completely in a sink filled with cold water, or in the fridge.
  • Once thawed, spatchcock turkey (google “how to spatchcock a turkey” if unsure of the method), and lay flat, cut side down on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat smoker to 350 degrees (or oven to 375 degrees).
  • Zest, then juice the lemon into a bowl.
  • Add lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped rosemary, oil or butter, salt, and pepper to a small pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Using a basting brush, baste entire top of the turkey with half of the lemon mixture, set the rest aside.
  • Place turkey directly on the smoker cut side down (or in the oven still ON the baking sheet) and cook for 2 hours, basting the turkey at the 1 hour mark with the remaining lemon mixture.
  • Use a meat thermometer and be sure the temperature reaches 170 degrees on the thickest part of the turkey.
  • Slice turkey and serve with your favorite healthy sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 396kcalProtein: 40gFat: 25gSodium: 412mg
Keyword Whole Turkey
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