Not going to lie, I giggled the first time I heard the word spatchcock but it's a method I now swear by. "Spatchcocking" is the process of flattening the bird by removing its backbone. So why should you do it? Your turkey will cook quicker and more evenly which means it'll be tastier and juicer! There's nothing worse than dry turkey!

Using this method allows you to cook the bird in a third of the time. Learn more in the video below:

If you're not interested in cooking this Thanksgiving there are a ton of restaurants that will be open. Check the list to see what they'll be serving.

 

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