Turkey Cooking Guide: Moist Roasts, Burgers & Leftovers

Roasting a moist turkey involves proper temperature control and techniques like butterflying or using a convection oven. Explore quick turkey burger recipes and creative ways to transform leftovers into festive meals.

How to Cook a Butterflied Turkey

Published Sep,12 2011 | By Peter Mitchell

A butterflied turkey is flattened and stretched out in a meaty butterfly shape. The entire backbone is removed, making it easier to spread, cook and carve than whole turkeys. The simplest way to cook a butterflied turkey is to roast it in an oven.