Spatchcock Turkey | Spatchcock Turkey Smoked On A Pellet Grill

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey everyone! I added the instructions and links to everything I used to the description! Forgot to to do that before I posted the video, so my apologies! Thanks so much for the support!

[@paulo2225]

As usual, I’m looking up spatchcock recipes the day I need to cook, so it looks like I won’t be brining overnight. Fingers crossed. 🤞

[@stevecarranza3190]

nice ideas for Thanksgiving great

[@RockScissorsRock]

Just did my 14lb turkey today on my PB pellet grill and was the best turkey I ever had. Family loved it to. Took about 2.5 hours at 325. Just remember to brine and season 2 days before putting it on the grill and it will come out perfect. Thanks bro. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

You’re very welcome bro! Congrats on your successful cook! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!

[@Denali_Rebel]

Your videos are amazing. The fact that you write out your steps makes you even better. I will be trying this out for thanksgiving.

[@FakeBillie]

Thank you! I am going try this tomorrow

[@johnklapish6807]

Great job Darren, doing one for the holidays thanks keep up the good work

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you John! Please let me know how it turns out!

[@mikesr3011]

That bird looks fabulous. I spatchcocked a turkey last Thanksgiving after dry brining in the fridge overnight, it was okay, not great. I did try Sucklebusters rubs for the first time on chickens I smoked on my pellet grill and loved it. I'll have to try that Honey Peach Glaze you used in the video.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

That honey peach is the real deal

[@rfchip9686]

Great instruction and finished product looks great. Thanks for the video!

[@judgewepbbq]

Beautiful T-bird right there...great cook!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you Judge! 🔥

[@dougellis2027]

Hey Darrin, ever consider an apparel line? I think truckers hats and t-shirts, both short and long sleeve with your logo would sell pretty good? Just thought I'd ask. Really enjoy your channel!!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Doug! Funny you say that because it is in the works! I appreciate you reaching out and asking, and I appreciate your kind words brother! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@Lonewolf_1776]

Keep up the good work. I really like your channel. Something tells me you watch Malcolm Reed alot.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Most definitely I do! He’s the man! Thanks so much for your kind words! 🔥

[@bobbicatton]

That is one outstanding looking turkey! 👍

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you so much Bobbi, I really appreciate it!

[@markowen7129]

That bird looks delicious man!!🤤 I think you made up my mind to try doing my first spatchcock bird. Awesome video, keep em coming!!👍

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Mark! Definitely give it a try, I love doing spatchcock turkey's because they're so quick and easy! Thank you for your support!

[@lied58]

Great video. Turkey purchased and I am ready to go! Thanks Darrin!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Rob! Fantastic! Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@billieandrews2556]

I already got my turkey I can’t wait to try

[@PBarSr]

Bro this looks excellent! Going to mimic your method Tomorrow!

[@ericousleyjr9119]

That’s some delicious looking turkey Darrin. And that’s exactly how I plate my turkey!! Also that quantum series chef knife is beautiful!! Great video as usual brother.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Eric! Thanks man, I appreciate it! Man, I love that knife! It's slowly becoming one of my favorites! If I don't talk to you before Thanksgiving, I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday brother!

[@ericousleyjr9119]

@@AshKickinBBQ happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well brother!! I appreciate it. Also I know you’ll have some good food lol. Enjoy!

[@robertcampbell6721]

Can’t wait to try that!!! Awesome video!! Thanks for carefully walking us through it. Appreciate your clear instructions and the descriptions you put in the notes. Appreciate the carving instructions!! Great channel.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Robert, thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@Mark-8587]

Amazing looking bird! Been waiting to try the peach glaze, looks like this is perfect for it. Great video, thanks Darrin!! Hope you have a delicious Thanksgiving.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you Mark! That peach glaze is so amazing! I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

[@tomjohns8498]

My mouth is watering just watching you 😋 I wish the UK enjoyed barbecue as much as you guys

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Tom, thank you so much! I appreciate you watching!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff, dude

[@lostsheep664866]

Man that turkey looks amazing af I just bought the brine and the two of there seasonings that u also used. Used ur discount code thanks. Shipping is a little high but I hope they are has good has u say they are. Also going to attempt to spatchcock our turkey this year for thanksgiving keep up the great videos

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Jeremy, thanks so much man! I can guarantee that you will enjoy the seasonings and brine! Please, please let me know how your turkey turns out, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@DanielSanchez-eu7qx]

Looks good. I have a question, if i follow ur steps, but also wana inject mine do i do that b4 the rub?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Yes

[@tommyheuges4274]

Thank you for this. It looks so good I am going to try it this year. What was your total cooking time? Its looks like 2 or maybe 3 hours but I was told if you smoke it (mine is 21/lbs) I am looking at 14 hours to smoke it. Is that because temp difference? or does Spatchcock cooking allow shorter times?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thanks so much! It took about 2.5 hours. I would not recommend smoking turkeys low and slow. There is too much of a risk of them sitting in the danger zone. Pellet cookers are essentially an oven that smokes….cook them as you would in an oven and you’ll be happy, and nobody will be sick! Just my opinion!

[@willblette9443]

Was just gonna ask why not low and slow…glad I read through the comments!

[@brandonjanes2985]

It's an older video but well done my dude. You nailed that bird...

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you!

[@ragequit42]

Man that looks amazing!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thanks so much my dude 🔥

[@victor4advice]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@MojoBarbeque]

Awesome bird brother

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Jay! Thank you so much, brother! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

[@mattvolkening2795]

I’m going to make this for thanksgiving, would you suggest injecting as well as brining or just going with the brine?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Completely up to you! I’ve done it both ways and both are good! My turkey video last year was just injected and was wonderful.

[@kennyreynolds3244]

Also I have a pit boss vertical smoker , not to sure if a spatcock will fit , ant thoughts

[@AshKickinBBQ]

What model vertical do you have?

[@discusthrowerstate]

Which pellet grill do you like more, the Weber or the traeger ?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Man, hard to say just yet! I have to do some more cooks on both before I make that decision! They both have been wonderful!

[@mikebrennan3451]

Very cool Man. Need to try this. What was your total cook time on this bad boy?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Mike! I believe it was less than 3 hours! I forgot to mention it in the video! Thanks for asking!

[@NassimTheDream1]

Lol he circumcised that turkey 😂😂😂 “… too much skin I think it’s unappealing” lol

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Lol, well....

[@johng.9877]

@AshKickinBBQ if you want, next spatchcock, spatchcock bird and lay on rack in sink and pour boiling water over it. It will break down collagen in skin/fat and help skin crisp. Was a game changer for me, given I do cook a bit lower temp.. I'll see if I can find video of how/why

[@johng.9877]

Video how/why kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXW2nJihdteVm9Esi=dAtsP5xTrc45Gfiz

[@JohnDoe-tb3rv]

That's pretty cool, but if I do that, I can't stuff it. Pros and cons. Thanks for the upload.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thanks for watching! I personally don't stuff my turkeys :)

[@Sweetwarda]

Looks damn good!!!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you so much!

[@collinvickers2345]

I'll take one of those drumsticks. ;)

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I gotchu my dude 🔥

[@johnwoodard8717]

So I have two questions. First, isn't 325 kind of hot for a pellet grill to produce any smoke flavor? I thought above 300 generally pellets burn way to cleanly and it was basically just a wood oven at that point. Second, doesn't the skin block the smoke flavor from the meat on the top?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Poultry is a sponge for a smoke, buy good pellets and you’ll still get smoke at 325°. A pellet grill is a wood oven regardless. No the skin doesn’t block the smoke flavor.

[@michaelstein1158]

Did you wet brine it first? You mentioned that it had been wet brined. I cannot find your recipe.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Yes, in the description I went over everything I used.

[@BigFred1925]

Nice

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Thank you!

[@kennyreynolds3244]

I think if you push down after breaking the wish bone , it will lay down more, just saying, thank you for your time on video

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I did push down on it, after I slit the breastbone. It was laying flat.

[@skance311]

What peach glaze did you use?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey Santos! I liked the peach glaze in the description!

[@tropicthunderbolt]

What brand pellets. Apple mesh?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Cookin Pellets Apple Mash

[@kennywade2446]

If I don't have the grill as he used, and I elected to use an oven, what is the recommended time and oven emps....

[@AshKickinBBQ]

The temps are the same.

[@Casualgaming1973]

link to that glaze please

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey brother, I added it to the description for ya! Sorry about that!

[@TheHillbillygeek]

A cleaver works for taking the back bone out too. Just be careful not to slice yourself instead did the bird, I learned that the hard way lol

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Haha, yeah I just figured I'd show the safer route on video ;)

[@RedeemedRogueMolecules]

How long do you suppose for a 20lb bird?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Probably 3.5-4 hours, but I don’t cook 20lb birds so I’m shooting in the dark here. Could be 5 hours. I’m a big advocate of cooking two smaller birds vs. one bigger bird

[@RedeemedRogueMolecules]

@@AshKickinBBQ awesome. Yea I went against my better judgment on the big one when I saw her on sale. Doing a fried and a smoked this year. Incredible video as usual.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@RedeemedRogueMolecules that’s awesome man! Thanks for the kind words! Happy thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@justingarret4776]

@@RedeemedRogueMolecules how'd the smoked bird turn out? I always fry one but this year I'm smoking one as well, doing our dinner tomorrow.

[@RedeemedRogueMolecules]

@@justingarret4776 I did the pit boss brine kit whiskey bent pecanerry seasoning and that bird turned out amazing! Entire family was impressed and I admitted I had no idea what I was doing. These grills are like cheating. Good luck let me know how it goes. Only different step I did was my entire cook at 225.

[@LeoS41280]

Just cut one side. Smoke bird. Eat all the good parts. What's left, including the spine, cook down. Lots of flavor to make turkey and noodles.

[@ericrudgers6816]

Lots of flavor and turkey don’t go in the same sentence

[@patchmikey69]

No pup wondering around during taste test :(

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Haha, she was off playing with our puppy during the taste test!

[@BradleyType]

nice video, but you realize you'd benefit more with your background flag offset to the top right of your videos?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Yeah, I’m not too concerned about the banner. It’s just there to be there.

[@BradleyType]

@@AshKickinBBQ yea no doubt, but if I was trying to add you on the other platforms, I couldn't see the info on the flag. That's all.

[@tropicthunderbolt]

Where those scissors from

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Hey man, sorry about that! They are from Amazon! I added a link to them in the description!

[@tropicthunderbolt]

@@AshKickinBBQ don't see it

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@tropicthunderbolt it’s under “the stuff I use” 3rd item down. Scroll past the recipe.

[@tropicthunderbolt]

@@AshKickinBBQ got em.. Thanks. !! Luv the videos too!!

[@AshKickinBBQ]

@@tropicthunderbolt you bet brother! And thank you for the kind words! 🔥

[@deadtorights47]

How does food look so sexy?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

I'm just that good ;)

[@greenbuds2782]

Why use walmart crap spray instead of making your own spray in a bottle?

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Because I didn’t feel like it and it works just fine! Feel free to do what YOU want, and as long as I’m paying for MY food…I’m going to do what I want 👍🏼

[@firecop1728]

Will you KZbinrs please stop saying “we’re gonna go ahead and……” it’s getting redundantly irritating.

[@AshKickinBBQ]

Nah, I’ll do what I want on my channel. Keep being big mad for no reason bro. Imma go ahead and keep ruining your day 😂.

[@firecop1728]

@@AshKickinBBQ lol yup, fair enough. I’m not mad bro, love your content and channel. Just trying to help. I did come off strong and for that I apologize, didn’t mean to, you got me, nice call out. I should’ve paid more attention to how my comment sounded. Be safe

[@willywonkaredford1845]

Spatchcock not spatchcock

[@AshKickinBBQ]

What are you talking about? You literally wrote the same word....slow down on the Thanksgiving beverages, bud. You're gonna burn your turkey.