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Smothered Turkey Necks and Gravy

Southern style, fall off the bone, and savory turkey neck recipe made simple!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lbs turkey necks
  • 1 TBS cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp browning sauce
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 4 cups chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Rinse the turkey necks with lemon juice and water
  2. Cut off and remove all excess fat.
  3. Pack dry well using a paper towel
  4. In a bowl, season the necks with the cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and browning sauce
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy bottom stockpot.
  6. Brown the necks on all sides
  7. Remove and set aside
  8. Stir in the flour until no longer visible; about 1 minute
  9. Add in the onion and bell pepper
  10. Sauté for 5 mins
  11. Return the necks to the pot
  12. Pour in the chicken stock
  13. Bring to a simmer
  14. Stir, cover with the lid, and reduce the heat to low.
  15. Cook until the turkey necks are tender; about 2 hours
  16. Uncover and cook until gravy thickens; about 20 minutes.
  17. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  18. Serve over warm rice.
  19. Enjoy!