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Easy Turkey Necks Recipe
This fork tender turkey necks recipe has rich and bold flavors and makes a great Sunday dinner for the whole family! Learn the best way to make this amazing dish.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
3
Calories:
577
kcal
Author:
Tayo Oredola
Equipment
Instant Pot
Ingredients
2
lbs
turkey necks
about 3 pieces
1
cup
chicken stock
1
red bell pepper
1
small
onion
2
cloves
garlic
3
tablespoon
olive oil
2
tbsps
tomato paste
2
tablespoon
cajun seasoning
½
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1
teaspoon
smoked paprika
½
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Make it in the instant pot
Mix the spices together in a small bowl.
Rub the turkey neck liberally with the spice mix.
Turn the instant pot to sauté mode.
Add olive oil and brown the turkey necks.
Take the turkey necks out and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.
Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper and sauté.
Pour in the chicken stock, add the tomato paste, and deglaze.
Add the turkey necks back into the instant pot.
Turn the instant pot to manual mode and pressure cook for 50 minutes.
When the timer goes off, let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then quickly release the rest of the pressure.
Turn the instant pot to sauté mode and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
Add the turkey necks back into the instant pot and stir.
Serve and enjoy!
Make it in the slow cooker
Same instructions but cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low setting.
Make it on the stovetop
Same instructions but cook for 2 hours on medium-high heat.
Check frequently and add more water if needed.
Notes
This recipe serves 3 and contains 9 net carbs per serving.
You can use garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, or other spices in place of the Cajun seasoning if you do not like it spicy.
If you can't find fresh turkey necks, you can use frozen ones. Just be sure to thaw them first.
Top your turkey necks with hot or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
Add your favorite greens like collard greens, kale, or spinach.
Garnish your dish with some green onions or chopped fresh herbs before serving.
Add some bay leaves into the broth for some extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories:
577
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
54
g
|
Fat:
34
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
16
g
|
Cholesterol:
350
mg
|
Sodium:
1297
mg
|
Potassium:
808
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
4164
IU
|
Vitamin C:
54
mg
|
Calcium:
98
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg