You either need a bigger pan or just go directly on the grate. The point of spatchcocking is to be able to spread out for more surface area and a more even cook. Bunching the bird back up after its spinectomy kinda defeats the purpose.
(Don't try to get drippings from a smoked bird; make stock with the neck, back, wings, etc so you have what you need to make gravy and dressing before the cook)
Bro13847 on November 27th, 2025 at 16:20 UTC »
Let us know how it turns out. I have been thinking about spatchcocking next year
Shitty-Bear on November 27th, 2025 at 16:21 UTC »
You'll never go back after today. I been smoking turkeys the last three years. They have the best flavor.
boxsterguy on November 27th, 2025 at 16:30 UTC »
You either need a bigger pan or just go directly on the grate. The point of spatchcocking is to be able to spread out for more surface area and a more even cook. Bunching the bird back up after its spinectomy kinda defeats the purpose.
(Don't try to get drippings from a smoked bird; make stock with the neck, back, wings, etc so you have what you need to make gravy and dressing before the cook)