Dinner for 5
Spatchcock Turkey with celery
A flattened turkey roasts over seasoned vegetables with garlic, herbs, turmeric, and pepper until safely cooked.
$6.89for 4 servings
$1.72 per serving$6.89 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 70 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 5servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey breast$3.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.99Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Celery$2.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.86Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $0.85Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 1 | $0.75Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.66Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey
- 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 large white onion
- 4 stalks celery
- 4 large carrots
- 1 head garlic
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh sage (optional)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp granulated garlic
- 1 tbsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large roasting pan with the onion, celery, carrots, garlic, sage, and thyme.
- Cut along both sides of the turkey backbone, remove it, and press the breastbone down to flatten the bird.
- Rub the turkey with olive oil, salt, turmeric, granulated garlic, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Set the turkey skin side up over the vegetables and roast for 40 to 45 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 165 F.
- Rest the turkey for 5 minutes before carving.
Swaps
- Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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