Spatchcocked turkey instructions

 Cook the chicken 500 and bake for 25 minutes

Turn the heat down to 425 and cook until done

This is what we said we wanted to do next time.  These are notes from Thanksgiving 2020.

Notes from 2023, crossposted because I didn't see this yesterday.  

2023 update-

We roasted a 16-18 pound bird first at 450 (or 400?) for 45 minutes.  Check the color of the skin at this point.  Then we turned down the temp to 350 until it was done another 2 1/2 hours or about 3 hours total.   It is imperative to check the temperature of the largest part of the white meat section.  We ended up turning down the temperature at the end so it wouldn't get done too early.  Rest for a long time and then carve up.  Save your bones and make stock!