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smothered turkey necks on top of a bowl of rice

Smothered Southern Turkey Necks

Creole flavored Turkey Necks recipe that are comforting and delicious. Tender turkey necks are smothered with onions, celery, garlic, and a deeply flavored roux!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food, southern
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 737kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Turkey Necks regular unsmoked
  • 4 slices of Bacon
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 med Yellow Onion diced
  • 4 Garlic Cloves diced
  • 3 Celery ribs diced
  • 1 Bell Peppers seeded and diced
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 cups Chicken Stock
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup Beer
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ½ cup Melted Butter

Instructions

  • Fry bacon in a dutch oven pot. Remove bacon and set aside.
  • Season turkey necks with ½ the creole seasoning. Brown all side of the turkey necks in the bacon fat. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the onions and saute 3-5 minutes until onions are a bit translucent. Add the celery, garlic, and peppers sautéing for another minute.
  • Season the vegetables with ¼ of the creole spice mix, pepper, plus the dried herbs.
  • Add the beer and deglaze the bottom of the pot scraping up any brown bits. Reduce the beer about half, then add the stock and Worcestershire sauce. Add remaining seasoning plus the bay leaf and mix well.
  • Add the turkey necks back to the pot. Bring everything to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover with lid.
  • Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place the pot into the oven and let braise about 2 hours.
  • While the turkey necks cook, make your roux. Add butter and flour to a cast iron skillet and heat on medium. Mix the flour into the melted butter well and stir continuously until desired color.
  • Remove the turkey necks from the oven. Take the turkey necks out of the pot and set aside. Add the roux to the pot and mix well. Cook on the stovetop over medium heat to allow the sauce to thicken.
  • Serve the turkey necks with rice, topped with the gravy.

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Notes

You can make these with either raw or smoked turkey necks depending on what’s available to you. I prefer raw as they tend to be slightly more tender when cooking.
I like to make my own seasoning mix for more control particularly when it comes to salt. Many commercial ones, though flavorful typically contain a lot more salt. To make your own mix together paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Use a full body beer vs a light one. I’m partial to a lager or pilsner style brew.
Season at each step for rich, deep flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 737kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 340mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2285IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 5mg
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