Icing the Breast - Spatchcock

[KToliver]

So I plan to Spatchcock my bird based on a number of high recommendations to ensure that the breast does not get overcooked.

I presume that means I do NOT need to ice the breast prior to smoking? Any experienced feedback from you Spatchcockers?

 

[Jim Strickland]

I've never iced the breast. I get my WSM up to temperature then take the turkey straight out of the refrigerator and put it on. Hopefully someone who has done this method will reply. I have a turkey to experiment on Sunday.

 

[Chris Allingham]

No need for fancy tricks. Butterfly, tie ends of drumsticks together, and barbecue that sucker!

https://www.virtualweberbullet.com/butterflied-turkey-salted/

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Looks like a winner to me Chris!

 

[Bob Kwasny]

Hey Chris can you elaborate on the poking of holes. I dont understand

 

[KToliver]

Hey Chris can you elaborate on the poking of holes. I dont understand

Good question; can we presume that means to just prick the skin along the lower edges of the breasts and legs so that juices don’t pool under the skin?