THE SPICY TURKEY THAT'S ABOUT TO CHANGE YOUR THANKSGIVING FOREVER... | SAM THE COOKING GUY

[@DawnAndersonn]

I love the background noise. Makes the video real which is so hard to find nowadays. Keep up the great entertainment guys!

[@mikemckenzie3634]

Agreed.

[@oliviaratliff2518]

I made this and was beyond surprised. It was the best turkey I had ever eaten and the gravy I made from the whiskey drippings, I can't even begin to describe. It was my first time removing the back bone. It was a struggle but I made it. Next time I will get someone stronger than I for this task. I kept apologizing to the turkey for bad butchering I did. Thank you for a wonderful new cooking experience and spice rub.

[@TigerMarine62]

Sam with the low key 'Shocker' over his left shoulder. This is why I love you Sam.

[@mitchkester1733]

We made this as well, combined with the sides. We were blown away! The 13 lb Turkey was done in 90 mins. We should if done the dry brining over night. We had a hard time getting the cajun buttery topping to stick. One other thing, we kept having to add more liquids to the bottom of our pan. We keep setting off our alarms off in our house. Turned out great loll

[@AjuntaPall316]

Did this for Thanksgiving this year and my wife said it was the best she ever had, and loved it so much she had me make it again today 3 weeks later. Fantastic video, thanks.

[@Breezio69]

I made this turkey today exactly like you did except I put it in at 275 on my traeger for 2 hours 45 minutes. THE BEST TURKEY IVE EVER MADE! I did the butter under and over the skin and was skeptical that it would make the skin rubber but I had faith in the process. It was bite through and perfect! Going to do this again next year and just play with spices. Go for more of a savory flavor profile and throw some fresh rosemary under the bird to rest on. Cant wait til next year!!!

[@artherrightus7399]

I love your outdoor kitchen!

[@markvandeven6613]

Important tip, not in the video but in the recipe online: Cover the bird loosely with foil before putting it in the oven. I didn't do that the first time and ended up scraping the outer coating of deliciousness into the trash. Great recipe, though! I'm making it again tomorrow! Wonderful work, Sam and Minions!

[@michiganman845]

Recipe states to cover loosely while it's resting after taking out of oven, not before putting in.

[@ashleypoindexter7113]

Mine is looking this way as well

[@bevd79]

I made this turkey yesterday and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever had in my life. If you follow every step it really does come out that juicy and it’s soooo tender. This is such an amazing recipe.

[@JJiG]

ive been spatchcocking my turkey for a couple years now and it is by far the best way. i watched someone else fully carve the turkey raw, and pan fried the skin of the all the parts then finish in the oven, that also looked pretty good.

[@neekondrums]

Like a few other people here, I made this yesterday at Thanksgiving. I did this cajun one on a smoker (Weber Smokey Mountain) and another traditional roasted in the oven. Both were great, but everyone commented how good the cajun one was. We have a crowd of about 20-25 every year, and I always smoke one of the turkeys. I had several comments that this cajun one is the best smoked turkey we've had yet. People especially liked the spice mixture for the rub. I'm definitely keeping this recipe around for the future. Thank you very much for all the recipes and inspiration. I hope you and the family had a great Thanksgiving.

[@jerrypennington1225]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Love you all!

[@gpr8695]

Happy Thanksgiving Sam and family !!!

[@harrisonbergeron9764]

I started spatch cocking my turkey about 10 years ago it is a game changer when it comes to the time and even cooking of a turkey. You can also separate the thigh/leg sections of the turkey from the breast section and put it in about a half hour before the breast. Since the thigh/leg sections takes longer to cook then the breast section.

[@RadioSnivins]

That's a good idea to seperate 'em.

[@TigerMarine62]

You should check on it, it's probably ready.

[@RadioSnivins]

@@TigerMarine62 Lol

[@harrisonbergeron9764]

@@TigerMarine62 I don't have time right now I am chasing my refrigerator.

[@pc7377]

Hey there, so you don't have to cover the bird at all? Isn't the 425 too hot? Thx

[@barrybraverman5363]

Best turkey recipe I have ever tried!! Followed the recipe exactly, was concerned about the 425° oven temp but OMG it turned out perfectly, melted in your mouth. Thank you Sam

[@davidpeterson8821]

We did this last year! Best turkey ever! Everybody agreed that this was definitely the way to cook it for the best tasting turkey for Thanksgiving. 😎😀😎

[@justcallmemeta7521]

I love your spatched lemon garlic chicken. I'm sure when I do this it will be my new favorite way to make turkey.

[@joeb9763]

You guys do a great job! Thanks for helping those who enjoy cooking. Ignore the ignorant comments.

[@gman3ful]

Thanks!

[@ryanmoore85]

DUDE!!!! You just helped me create the BEST turkey I have ever made!!! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments and questions about how I did it. I just directed them to your channel. Thanks Sam for making our Christmas one for the record books!

[@KevinJonesisme]

Thanks Sam, this recipe put me on the list to make the turkey again for the next 35-40 years...

[@caleblewis5208]

Did this exact receipt yesterday and it was excellent! The family loved it.

[@markbenson3450]

Blast from the past, the 3 methods of deep frying turkeys was the 1st video I watched of yours. Been watching ever since.

[@raymondwendt6205]

I've cooked turkeys every way possible. You name it, I've tried it. Not kidding. This method has been the hands down winner. Spatchcocked, dry brined and injected. A simple garlic butter works too. I'm sure this is delicious but, you don't have to get crazy your first time. Work up to it. We used to find the biggest bird to feed everyone. The 12-13 pounders are the best. One goes in the grill and one in the oven. Satisfies everyones tastebuds. Hard to find enough meat to make a sandwich the next day. Used to be plenty. Lol.

[@stonefarmer3005]

We’re doing a smoked Cajun turkey this year.

[@brendaheslor199]

Normally, I don't like turkey so much. I made this for Thanksgiving. Not only did it cook in an hour and a half, it was the best turkey we ever ate. We loved it! Thank you for this recipe. 😄

[@jimmydoyle1613]

Cooked this turkey. everyone just left. I was told to do this again next year. Thank you, mine did not come out looking as good as yours but it was juicy as hell! Thanks

[@78trav]

I can't wait until the neighbors see one of these videos 😂

[@jjsmith2200]

Made this 11-29-2024 was absolutely moist and delicious. Thanks Sam & Fam love the channel. Happy Thanksgiving

[@HokiePE]

I made this turkey on my pellet grill for Thanksgiving yesterday and it was truly a game changer! We also had a deep turkey, and everyone liked this one better.

[@BigjamesKY]

Y’all NEED to make a video as early as the promos in this the morning or night it’s just sooooo calming

[@Jorge3o3]

I'm using this recipe for my turkey this Thanksgiving. My family is mexican living in the States, and we love spicy food. I hope it doesn't disappoint 🤤

[@Thundaarr]

I made this last year. And it was so amazing everyone is clamoring for me to make it again this year. Thank you for providing some awesome ideas. The second choice was to make a Mojo turkey (similar to your chili lime chicken) Which was dry brine with some garlic powder. Then about 16-20 garlic cloves sauteed in 2-4 tbs of olive oil, cook until oil is infused, and then add 1/3 cup each of lime, lemon, orange juice. Reduce a little, strain, and inject. Then the kewpie mayo, bit of lime juice, and some cilantro and garlic for a rub. And standard cook after that (425 and varying time depending on weight). The prevalence of lime in the mojo will get you really close to the recipe from versaille in LA. Which is some of the best citrus/garlic chicken in the world, imo

[@KristenPayne-z1d]

I made this for Thanksgiving today and it was completely off the charts delicious! I won't make a turkey any other way from now on. Thank you for posting this video!!!!

[@bhess1212]

Right boys!..... yeah!!!!! Well trained Sam, well trained....

[@sherylgauthier6122]

Really amazing Turkey here. All the flavors and attention you gave to this Turkey was just outstanding. ❤❤😮

[@ToukoWhite]

I followed this recipe and it just came out of the oven it's amazing 👏 I used Ghost Pepper instead of Cayenne though. 1 hour 45 min so fast Thanks for the recipe!

[@launchmission]

I made this for our Thanksgiving dinner today, and it was honestly the best turkey I've ever had. That spicy kick was exactly what I had been missing at Thanksgiving. And incredibly juicy!

[@ghengisbobber]

I'm a fan of the flat bird. This year I'm using a rack over the top of my stuffing, hope it works.

[@simonapodaca2346]

Thanks for the confidence in making this , I did for Thanksgiving and everyone and I mean everyone LOVED it so much that they want me to only make turkey this way ,

[@RadianMeasure]

the barking and kids playing just makes the video sound more lively and family festive :D

[@martinneween]

Tbh I’ll take Astro barking in the back over the sound of a happy family that’s just minding their business

[@phoq2bb]

I made my first Turkey using your recipe. Thank you so much! It was delicious and amazing. This will be my go to!

[@carlshorter3820]

LIGHTING TIP: When filming and you have a dark/black backgrnd---add some lights behind to give depth. A couple of up-lights or something to gently highlight the background. Don't need to go crazy. Trust me--it REALLY helps. EXTRA: A Key light shining down on his head also helps to make him stand out and not look 2-d. It will help separate him from the flat bkgnd. Just A free tip from a 30 year vet who did tv and stage lighting for a living. Enjoy...

[@MattKeller]

Sam, none of us have ever been bothered by the planes, the landscapers, the construction, the kids, etc...Don't worry about it, Max is way more annoying than anything else

[@derekrosas1593]

😂

[@elVerguilllllas]

Lmao

[@carlsalvati2459]

@@derekrosas1593p😊

[@idesofmarch8573]

Lmao

[@JoeLowe87]

Yessssssssss

[@SyzygyNoon]

I lived literally right beside an amusement park for years, so that kid noise doesn’t bother me at all. It kind of brings back fond memories.

[@NoleBlooded5]

Ordered my wife you knives. She's been wanting them for a while. Thank you.

[@jyankanich]

Sam, you have changed my game :) ... thank you!!

[@persnikitty3570]

Know this is unrelated to the topic at hand, but thank you for the garlic scalloped potatoes recipe. Saw your vid, tried it, and it's been a staple for the past few years for important family events. Will be making it again next week, and it was already factored into the meal planning for the Groaning Board (the table groans, we graze and munch for hours). Thank you and your family for this amazing channel.

[@nikievans6454]

I just spatchcocked my first Turkey!!! I’m so excited!

[@pensapilot]

I made this yesterday and hands down the BEST TURKEY ive EVER HAD! I took the extra step of removing the breast bone and then i cooked it on my green egg style grill set up as a smoker…absolutely fantastic looking and tasting when it was done! Ill never go back to cooking any other way! Thanks Sam! Youre my go-to when im looking for something new and delicious!

[@lloydstrahan6705]

Okay, I am sold...Spatchcock turkey it is....WOW, that looks insanely good! Thank you Sam

[@clintsdrums]

Thank you Sam! My turkey was a hit this year thanks to you!

[@rhondatrapp6777]

I really can’t wait until the products are actually back in stock!!!! I really want to buy the carving set Sam!!!!

[@ThePopculturefanatic]

I love slow cooking my turkey overnight. It comes out juicy and fall apart tender.

[@amygeehuggs]

I came back a year later to vouch. I made this for Friendsgiving last year and boy was it was a HIT 😎 Spatchcocking the turkey was the most challenging part for me, so it is absolutely key to invest in good poultry shears. Have fun y'all 🍻

[@kathydunlap5345]

I'll eat that. Like my "PLAIN" turkey, but would do this in february or march for a change. Love your videos and ideas. ❤❤❤❤

[@paulnee4156]

Making this recipe for Thanksgiving, can't wait to get a bite.

[@dunep6465]

Sam, it looks great. I've never tried this before. I will, but not for Thanksgiving because you miss one of the best parts. The STUFFING. And if you've ever had Gram's stuffing you always remember it... HAPPY THANKSGIVING

[@kathydunlap5345]

He has sides coming. Who knows. I never stuff the turkey anyway. Lol

[@BDCF100]

I switched to Dressing cooked separately. More hygenic and no loss of flavor. I buy 3 or 4 Turkey necks and lay them on top of the Dressing and cover the baking dish with foil. When finished the dressing has the Turkey flavor and then i strip the necks for meat to dice and put into my gravy.

[@hunterXhamster]

Stuffing is overrated. Dressing is where it's at 🔥

[@redriverraider]

I miss Astro's barking! Happy Turkey time!

[@x_Torment]

Wow i was planning on spatchcocking my turkey this year. What timing.

[@mikedl1105]

I first had Cajun fried Turkey 15 years ago. Thanksgiving has never been the same

[@cameronconklin7222]

WE NEED A STORY TIME WITH SAM !!

[@royjumonville7026]

Hey Sam, this looked so good, giving it a shot right now. Following your instructions, we had a little problem with the top getting very dark around the 40 min time. So, we covered it with foil. I just wanted to check in and see if there was something we may have done wrong.

[@mitchkester1733]

We did the same thing, with the foil. Next time we would turn temp down. Also, needed to keep adding liquids to our pan. Kept setting off the house fire alarms .

[@royjumonville7026]

@@mitchkester1733 we didn't add any liquids. Maybe we should have

[@marionpressley4858]

I’m going to try this one Sam 👍🏾 thanks for showing me how to do it step by step😎

[@winstonsmith1226]

I can’t believe nobody has commented but this is at least the second time those boys have done this. Doesn’t anyone see the background any more? They have done it again. I guess the theme is correct though, the Cajun shocker goes with the Cajun turkey.

[@mr.hunter1065]

scrolled down in the comments for this....lol

[@Eyesofthasouth]

Nice. Cajuns stuff with peppers seasonings and garlic. And lots of it

[@kenwalker4583]

This looks amazing, Will have to try it for sure. But I will miss the stuffing for sure.

[@VoodooViking]

Separate the oil from chili crunch and rub the solids under the skin then rub the whole outside with the oil. Makes an amazing Turkey.

[@MB-tu6si]

If I used this recipie on a treagar what temps would you use. Pellet smokers and turkey is perfect and this looks amazing for it.

[@JosephFrancoJr]

Yes at night again!!!!

[@ieatass4226]

I’ve come back to vouch this recipe

[@jessiefrost5286]

I made your Cajun turkey today and it is absolutely delicious. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

[@zacheno2125]

The only thing I would change is putting it on your smoker. That will take it to the next level of flavor. This is how I do mine every year.

[@angelascarber]

I like this video and officially like you. My Turkey is dry brining now. Thank you

[@TaylorSasa-yq6qx]

You should try a jerk marinade and wood fire grill it spatchcocked . It's the besy

[@kizzycuz8408]

luv luv luv YOU MAX !!!!!!! and your Team ~!!!!

[@mr.elastomeric1787]

Happy Turkey Day; that looks gorge!!

[@hmmmmbertooo]

It worked & was super 💣💣💣💣!!!

[@shanks133]

Pleaser and teaser hand ending…. Nice!!!! Right boys?

[@lisacabrera4723]

thankful, it came out great

[@mike_adams]

Following from New Orleans, darn near the epicenter of the birthplace of Cajun Turkeys. This is an awesome recipe with dry-brine and injecting, everyone should try this method. I haven’t spatchcock’d a turkey yet, but that’s coming soon. Great episode guys .. can’t wait for the Christmas bone-in prime rib roast episode for twists with that recipe.

[@stillblazzinit]

I want that damn BANGER of an intro into a song. Best one on youtube imo. Keep it up fellas!

[@jmcallister9291]

This is the best turkey video on KZbin and I am PISSED because I wish I had seen this video before I went out and bought a rotisserie.🥺

[@jeanniebell9493]

Drooling Big Time !!!

[@gunshipguy]

Sam, last year I made our best turkey to date using your video on smoking a turkey. Smoking not only resulted in a delicious turkey, but it also freed up our oven for the sides. Would you say this cajun turkey can be smoked? Or would it be better to put on my grill with indirect cooking? (I think I'd have enough room for indirect cooking).

[@trixieb4501]

Sam that turkey looks super succulent and oh so delicious!😋👨🏼‍🍳

[@MrFlyyCEO]

Lol😂 we had to contend with astros barking, not its kids is hilarious

[@Radamanteg]

Happy Thanksgiving, Sam! And guys!

[@lorddraguil]

embrace your inner cajun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sdcostumeguy2435]

Happy wednesday

[@derontucker7173]

I’ve done it longer, but for the straight 9yrs I’ve only spatchcocked everything poultry…. Cajun butter injected… mercy. Sooooooo delicious I remove the keel bone tho…

[@cynthiarobinson6123]

Love all of your videos would you be able to show a bourbon sweet potato recipe?

[@Sniperboy5551]

I wish I could spend Thanksgiving over at Sam’s house

[@olejose619]

that looks soo good

[@BasicLeigh]

I have not watched tv for two decades, apparently Same the Cooking guy has been on tv and famous LOL I just started watching last month because he is funny and great cooking ideas.

[@seamus9750]

My Xmas lunch is now sorted 😊

[@richardsnyder2295]

I took your advice and joined Thrive Market one of your previous sponsors. My first order came with a free jar of ghee. Will this work as good as melted butter? I’ve been forbidden to do this recipe for T-Day, but I have 2 other turkeys and this will be done in the future. Love you guys!

[@buckwhitetail1876]

Ghee is just clarified butter. It will be fine!

[@richardsnyder2295]

@@buckwhitetail1876 I know, but Sam tends to use high quality butter, I’m thinking it might make a difference. Thanks for the reply though!

[@buckwhitetail1876]

@@richardsnyder2295 High quality butter? I've only ever seen him use Lucerne brand. The store brand for Safeway/Albertsons. I'll have to pay more attention. Thanks.

[@MrFlyyCEO]

Unc Sam and this little pot is killing me 😂

[@bluesoverlord]

I’m going to do a Peruvian spice turkey and have Aji Verde sauce for dipping. Peruvian chicken is my wife’s favorite, so why not? I dissect under the skin too to put in the sauce mixture. Liposuction cannulas would be perfect for dissecting and squirting in the goop. Lol, giving me ideas….