Spatchcocked Turkey with Anise and Orange
Spatchcocked Turkey with Anise and Orange is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Toast aniseed in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionToast aniseed in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Let cool; finely grind in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle. (Alternatively, chop with a knife.).
Finely chop salt, grated zest, sugar, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, pepper, and 4 teaspoons aniseed in a food processor.
Place turkey, skin side down, on a cutting board.
Use a knife to score down long oblong bone in the center of breast.
Turn skin side up and press down on breastbone to flatten.
Rub all over with salt mixture; place turkey, skin side up, on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and chill, uncovered, 6–18 hours.
Preheat oven to 450°.
Arrange onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and thyme and rosemary sprigs in a roasting pan.
Rinse turkey, pat dry, and place, skin side up, on top of vegetables; let sit at room temperature 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil, orange zest strips, and remaining aniseed in a small saucepan until oil is sizzling, about 2 minutes; let cool slightly.
Brush turkey with oil, add 1/2 cup water to pan, and roast turkey 30 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 350° and continue to roast, brushing with oil every 20 minutes, until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°, about 1 hour longer.
Transfer to a platter; tent with foil and let rest at least 30 minutes before carving.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.