Boil Turkey Necks

Boiling turkey necks is a simple and delicious way to create a flavorful broth that can be used as a base for soups, stews, and gravies. This recipe is a great way to make the most out of this often overlooked part of the turkey.

Boil Turkey Necks

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey necks
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns

Instructions

  1. Place the turkey necks in a large pot and cover with water.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns.
  3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Remove the turkey necks and vegetables from the pot, then strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve.
  5. Discard the solids and use the broth as desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
20g
Fat
7g
Carbohydrates
0g

Supplies

Large pot Fine-mesh sieve

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the turkey neck broth as a comforting soup on its own, or use it as a base for other dishes such as turkey gravy or turkey noodle soup.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can roast the turkey necks in the oven before boiling them.

Cost

$8