Paleo AIP Roast Spatchcock Turkey (Whole30, Keto)

This Paleo AIP Roast Spatchcock Turkey cooks up juicy, crisped, and in nearly half the time it takes to roast a traditional bird! Whole30 & Keto compliant.

Looking for a faster way to make a Paleo Autoimmune Protocol turkey for your Thanksgiving feast? Or are you simply a turkey lover and can’t wait to have a fridge full of delicious leftovers?

This easy recipe has got you covered, and I even explain how to Spatchcock a turkey in just a few simple steps.

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What is Spatchcocking?

While this term may sound kind of odd or intimidating, it’s actually quite straightforward. Once you learn how to use this method of preparing poultry for cooking, you may never wish to roast a bird the traditional way again!

This easy method results in:

• A shorter cooking time
• Crispier skin
• And in my opinion, a much juicier bird

How to Spatchock?

Basically, Spatchcocking involves cutting and removing the backbone from the neck to the tail.  This is usually done with a good pair of kitchen shears. This opens the bird up so that you can press it down flat, akin to “butterflying.” (Like when you butterfly raw shrimp before grilling them.)

Once you’ve removed the backbone, you can freeze it and save it for making bone broth! If your bird comes with the organs, you can puree them while raw, then add them to burger patties – or sneak them into casseroles. I love how nothing goes to waste when making a turkey!

Next, place your turkey skin-side up on the cutting board, and use both of your hands and all of your weight to press down until you hear a “crack.” Ta-da! You now have a Spatchocked turkey ready to season and roast as you wish.

Be Sure to Rest Your Turkey

Since we fast-forwarded the cooking time in the oven, now we have that extra time to graciously allow the cooked bird to rest for about 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.

This helps to retain those precious and lavish juices inside the meat. Carving the bird while it’s too hot can result in those delicious juices ending up on the cutting board instead of your plate, then drying out the meat. And we don’t want that!

Looking for More AIP Thanksgiving Ideas?

Whether you are celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving or American Thanksgiving (or both…because who doesn’t love double the turkey?), you’ll gobble-gobble up these delicious AIP Thanksgiving side dishes!

Need a full Turkey Day menu? This post from the blog archives has some excellent ideas for what to serve your turkey with while you enjoy the company of family and friends for this warm holiday.

I hope you love this easy Paleo AIP Roast Spatchcock Turkey!

I’m so ready for extra leftovers to use in sandwiches, on salads, and in soups. How about you?

Do you have a favorite turkey leftovers recipe you’d like to share with me? I’d love to check it out. Leave me a comment!