How Do You Spell SPATCHCOCK?

Pronunciation: [spˈat͡ʃkɒk] (IPA)

Spatchcock, pronounced as /ˈspætʃ.kɒk/, is a term used to describe a chicken or game bird which has been prepared for cooking by removing the backbone and flattening it out. The word spatchcock has a curious origin with several theories, one being that it originated from a corruption of "dispatch cock", meaning to prepare quickly. Despite its unconventional spelling, spatchcock is a commonly recognized cooking term used worldwide. The word's spelling follows English orthography, in which arbitrary spellings are created for certain words to reflect their historical origins.

SPATCHCOCK Meaning and Definition

1. Spatchcock is both a noun and a verb used to describe a particular method of preparing poultry, typically a chicken, by splitting it open and removing the backbone. As a noun, it refers to a bird that has been prepared using this technique, while as a verb, it signifies the act of preparing the bird in this manner.

   When spatchcocking a chicken, the cook typically lays the bird breast side-down and uses kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut along both sides of the backbone, which is then removed. The bird is then flattened by pushing down firmly on the breastbone until it lies flat. This technique allows for more even cooking and quicker preparation compared to roasting the bird whole.

   Spatchcocking a chicken offers several advantages. Firstly, it reduces cooking time as the flattened bird is exposed to more even heat distribution. Secondly, the bird cooks more evenly, resulting in tender and juicy meat. Additionally, spatchcocking allows for crispier skin, making it a popular technique for achieving the desired texture.

   The term "spatchcock" is believed to originate from an old Irish and English phrase, "dispatch the cock," which means to kill a bird for cooking. Over time, this phrase evolved into "spatchcock." It should be noted that while the term is most commonly associated with poultry, it can also be used to describe the preparation of other small game birds, such as quail or duck.

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Etymology of SPATCHCOCK

The word "spatchcock" comes from combining two words: "dispatch" and "cock".

"Dispatch" originally meant to complete a task quickly or to send off. In the context of "spatchcock", it refers to quickly preparing and cooking poultry.

"Cock" is a term used for a male chicken, and when combined with "dispatch", it implies a method of quickly dressing and cooking a whole chicken by removing its backbone and flattening it out. The term "spatchcock" has been in use since the mid-18th century, so it is an old word referring to this particular cooking technique.

Similar spelling words for SPATCHCOCK

• spot-check,
• spot check.

Plural form of SPATCHCOCK is SPATCHCOCKS

Conjugate verb Spatchcock

CONDITIONAL

I would spatchcock

you would spatchcock

he/she/it would spatchcock

we would spatchcock

they would spatchcock

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be spatchcocking

you would be spatchcocking

he/she/it would be spatchcocking

we would be spatchcocking

they would be spatchcocking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have spatchcock

you would have spatchcock

he/she/it would have spatchcock

we would have spatchcock

they would have spatchcock

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been spatchcocking

you would have been spatchcocking

he/she/it would have been spatchcocking

we would have been spatchcocking

they would have been spatchcocking

FUTURE

I will spatchcock

you will spatchcock

he/she/it will spatchcock

we will spatchcock

they will spatchcock

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be spatchcocking

you will be spatchcocking

he/she/it will be spatchcocking

we will be spatchcocking

they will be spatchcocking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spatchcocked

you will have spatchcocked

he/she/it will have spatchcocked

we will have spatchcocked

they will have spatchcocked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been spatchcocking

you will have been spatchcocking

he/she/it will have been spatchcocking

we will have been spatchcocking

they will have been spatchcocking

IMPERATIVE

you spatchcock

we let´s spatchcock

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spatchcock

PAST

I spatchcocked

you spatchcocked

he/she/it spatchcocked

we spatchcocked

they spatchcocked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was spatchcocking

you were spatchcocking

he/she/it was spatchcocking

we were spatchcocking

they were spatchcocking

PAST PARTICIPLE

spatchcocked

PAST PERFECT

I had spatchcocked

you had spatchcocked

he/she/it had spatchcocked

we had spatchcocked

they had spatchcocked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been spatchcocking

you had been spatchcocking

he/she/it had been spatchcocking

we had been spatchcocking

they had been spatchcocking

PRESENT

I spatchcock

you spatchcock

he/she/it spatchcocks

we spatchcock

they spatchcock

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am spatchcocking

you are spatchcocking

he/she/it is spatchcocking

we are spatchcocking

they are spatchcocking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

spatchcocking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spatchcocked

you have spatchcocked

he/she/it has spatchcocked

we have spatchcocked

they have spatchcocked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been spatchcocking

you have been spatchcocking

he/she/it has been spatchcocking

we have been spatchcocking

they have been spatchcocking