spatchcock
IPA: spˈætʃkɑk
noun
- (cooking, also attributively) Poultry which has been cut along the spine and spread out for more even cooking.
verb
- (cooking) To cut (poultry) along the spine and spread the halves apart for more even cooking.
- (figuratively) Often followed by in or into: to interpolate or insert (something into another thing); to sandwich (something within another thing).
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Examples of "spatchcock" in Sentences
- We decided to spatchcock the chicken for faster cooking on the grill
- The chef showed us how to spatchcock a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner
- Spatchcocking the game hen helped it cook more evenly in the oven
- I always prefer to spatchcock my poultry before roasting it for a crispy skin
- Have you ever tried spatchcocking a quail for a unique twist on a classic dish
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