Thanksgiving Turkey (Spatchcocked)
A Thanksgiving turkey, raised on pasture here in Leicester and fed corn and soy free, non-GMO feed. Processed October 23 at HLW Acres in Attica, split and flattened (spatchcocked), and frozen.
Average 16.5 lb. Birds run about 15 to 17 lb. You pay $8.75/lb for the exact weight of your bird.
Why spatchcock: a flat bird roasts in about half the time of a whole one, the breast and thighs finish closer together, and it fits on a sheet pan. Roast hot (around 425°F) and cook until the thickest part of the breast and thigh read 165°F.
How much to buy: plan on about 1 lb per person, or 1.5 lb per person if you want leftovers.
Thawing: your turkey comes frozen. Thaw it in the fridge, about 1 day for every 4 to 5 lb, so about 3 to 4 days. Short on time? Finish it in cold water in its bag, changing the water every 30 minutes.
Getting it: Rochester home delivery Saturday, November 7 (order by Thursday, November 5). Buffalo home delivery Saturday, November 14 (order by Thursday, November 12). Brighton Farmers Market pickup on Sundays, or on-farm pickup Fridays 4 to 6 PM.