Southern Smothered Turkey Necks Food

SOUTHERN SMOTHERED TURKEY NECKS

Steps:

• Make sure that the turkey necks are nice and clean, then place them into a large bowl.
• Combine the seasoning salt, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and dried thyme together in a large bowl. Then sprinkle all over the turkey necks. Set the turkey necks to the side.
• Drizzle 2 tbsp of vegetable into a large pan, then place over medium heat.
• Once the oil is nice and hot, add in the onions and celery, and cook until they have a little color to them. Now toss in the garlic, and cook for 1 minutes. Turn the heat off.
• Place all of the turkey necks into to the instant pot ( or whatever pressure cooker that you are using). Then add in the onions, celery, and garlic.
• Now sprinkle in the packages of gravy mix, and pour in the broth.
• Put the lid top on the instant pot, make sure it is sealed, and set it on high for 55 minutes.
• Once done, carefully remove the steam ( as directed), then stir the southern smothered turkey necks.
• Dish out the turkey necks, and serve over rice or potatoes.
• Serve & Enjoy!

BRIDGETTE'S SMOTHERED TURKEY NECKS

Steps:

• 1. 1. Heat your pan and add oil and butter. I used my Montell Williams counter top (crockpot/stove/oven) it does a lot on the counter top without heating up the kitchen.
• 2. 2. Season the turkey necks with Chef gone Mad, onion powder and garlic powder and allow to come to room temperature.
• 3. 3. Add the turkey necks to hot oil. I fried on each side for 1 minute just to brown and removed to continue frying the rest of the turkey necks.
• 4. 4. Set turkey necks to the side
• 5. 5. Add celery and bell peppers to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes.
• 6. 6. Add onions and fry for 5 minutes
• 7. 7. Add gravy to the pan and let simmer for 5 minutes. Taste the gravy and add more seasoning to your taste if necessary.
• 8. 8. Return turkey necks and drippings to gravy and I let it cook on crockpot on high for 3 hours, don't forget to check and stir, make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the crockpot.
• 9. 9. If you're using a regular pot, let the turkey necks simmer until they are as tender as you desire. I like my turkey necks very tender almost "falling off the bone".
• 10. 10. I served mine with rice, buttery green peas and potato salad, bcuz that's how I like to eat mine.

SMOTHERED TURKEY WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
• For the wings: Pat the turkey wings completely dry and place them onto a work surface or cutting board. Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a medium bowl; generously rub all over the turkey wings, making sure to pick up whatever falls onto the board and sprinkle back onto the turkey (it may look like too much seasoning, but it will flavor the turkey and the gravy so don't skimp!).
• Transfer the wings to the prepared baking sheet. Add 2 cups water to the bottom of the baking sheet and tightly wrap foil over the wings and baking sheet. Bake until the wings are cooked through and just slightly tender but unable to pull away with a fork, about 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, make the gravy: Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green pepper, onion, celery, garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with the flour and stir to combine. Slowly pour in the stock, stirring constantly until no lumps remain from the flour. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low.
• Unwrap the wings and carefully nestle them into the gravy using tongs. Tightly cover the skillet with foil and simmer until the wings are completely tender and the meat can easily be pulled away with a fork, about 25 minutes. Pour the heavy cream into the gravy around the turkey and gently mix with a spoon as much as you can. Let simmer until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with parsley. Remove the bay leaves before serving.