Spatchcocked Turkey

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450.
2. 2
   Cut back bone out of turkey.
3. 3
   Turn turkey over and push on breast bone to flatten, wings should cover breasts and legs should stick out a bit.
4. 4
   Tuck garlic under turkey and in wing and leg nooks if desired.
5. 5
   Brush with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Roast undisturbed for 20 mins, turkey should be starting to brown.
7. 7
   Baste with pan juices.
8. 8
   reduce heat to 400 (350 if browning too fast).
9. 9
   Check temperature of thigh meat every 15 mins (10 if turkey is smaller).
10. 10
    When thigh meat reaches 165 remove from oven and rest a few minutes.