Five minute Christmas turkey hack will cut cooking time in half with 'stunning results'

dailyrecord.co.uk:

While many look forward to the Christmas dinner as the festive season's centrepiece, it can be a source of stress for the cook.

To reduce some of that kitchen time, there's a five-minute trick that could be a game-changer.Julian Klenda, a culinary expert and proprietor of Maine Lobster Now, has divulged his secrets for roasting the perfect Christmas turkey, suggesting that 'spatchcocking' the bird can halve your roasting time.

This method involves removing the backbone and flattening the turkey, leading to more even cooking and crispier skin.Julian explained: "Just use kitchen shears to remove the backbone, then press down on the breastbone until it flattens.

Season generously and roast as usual for a stunning result."This technique also lessens the likelihood of the turkey becoming dry.