Spatchcock

Poultry

Spatchcock

Spatchcocked pigeon is backbone-out and flattened for even, faster roasting or grilling with maximum skin exposure. Dark, rich breast sits closer to steak than chicken; squab is the tender young bird. Season under the skin, roast or grill hard, rest, and use the backbone for stock. Ideal when whole-bird service must finish faster.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CookedFreshPreparedRoastedWhole

Traits

IntactPortionPrep ReadySpatchcockVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 178

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.97 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.8 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.98 g
  • Cholesterol 89.6 mg
  • Sodium 72.7 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.04 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.49 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.8 g
  • Water 63.1 g
Detailed nutrients

Spatchcock of Pigeon: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Medieval European cities raised pigeons for pies and spit roasts; spatchcock of pigeon took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Medieval European cities raised pigeons for pies and spit roasts. Cooks treated spatchcock of pigeon as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As pigeon cookery specialised, spatchcock was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Medieval European cities raised pigeons for pies and spit roasts.

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