spatchcock
Flatten for roasting
Spatchcock is a method of preparing poultry by removing the backbone and flattening the bird before cooking.
The technique allows faster, more even roasting or grilling: I spatchcocked the turkey and it cooked in half the time.
As a noun, a spatchcock is a bird prepared this way.
The word also means to insert something awkwardly into a text or speech: The editor spatchcocked a disclaimer into the article.
Winged insect from caterpillar
- flattenMake level or smooth
- splitSeparation into parts
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
- removeTake something away
spread · shears · debone · halve · open · cutting · prepare · kitchen
Domestic fowl for eating
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- duckWaterbird that quacks
- quailFlinch from fear
- pheasantLarge ornamental game bird
hen · gamebird · capons · fowl · guinea-fowl · poussin · broiler
Enclosed cooking chamber
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- juicyFull of moisture
- caramelizationSugar's heat transformation
basting · sizzle · aroma · tender · roaster · carving · feast · rack
butterfly
Winged insect from caterpillar
remove · spread · shears · debone · halve · open · cutting · prepare · kitchen · carve
chicken
Domestic fowl for eating
pheasant · hen · gamebird · capons · fowl · guinea-fowl · poussin · broiler
oven
Enclosed cooking chamber
caramelization · basting · sizzle · aroma · tender · roaster · carving · feast · rack · drippings
marinade
Seasoned steeping liquid
spices · seasoning · glaze · flavor · garlic · rosemary · thyme · lemon · paprika · butter
barbecue
Slow-cook over coals
sear · tongs · chimney · mesquite · hickory · flare-up · outdoor · Weber · coals · flame
- barbecuebrisket, ribs, pulled pork, smoker, smoke
- chicken typesbroiler, Cornish hen, fryer, roaster, pullet
- Pole Danceinvert, inversion, shoulder mount, climb, handspring
- poultrychicken, hen, turkey, duck, goose
- poultry dishesfried chicken, roast chicken, chicken wings, chicken soup, crispy duck
- game meatvenison, pheasant, quail, wild boar, rabbit
spatchcockwhole bird
Poultry sold intact
trussed · beer-can chicken · rotisserie · intact · unbutchered
- spatchcock chickenBird opened flat for cooking