If you're looking for a way to add some flavor to your life, smoked turkey necks might be the way to do it. They add great flavor to soups and stews, but are not tender enough for eating. You'll have to boil them to release all the gorgeous flavor and eating. Boiled, smoked turkey necks are excellent for making homemade broth and are a healthy alternative to cooking with pork in greens and beans. Here's a few quick and easy steps on how to prepare them.
Tender Smoked Turkey Necks
Pour three to four cups of water into a four-quart pot. Under medium heat, add smoked turkey necks to the water.
Cover and allow the water to simmer into a boil. Boil for one hour.
Reduce heat and remove lid. Insert fork into a piece of turkey neck to check tenderness. When the fork can penetrate the turkey neck with ease, turn off heat.
Cover and return to a boil on medium heat if fork does not enter the turkey with ease. Boil for a half hour and repeat steps 3 and 4 until tender.
Remove smoked turkey and serve, or add in your choice of vegetables or beans for a delicious stew.
Tips
Keeping a lid on the pot stops water from evaporating, which allows smoked turkey to cook for tenderness. Add in your favorite spices or substitute water with broth for added flavor. Cook until the meat falls off the bone if you are using smoked turkey necks to flavor greens or beans.