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