Easy Old-School Smothered Turkey Recipe

Published Nov 16, 2023 By Elle Ann

Image credit: OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD via YouTube and iamjust_jas on Instagram

The next time you go to the store make sure to include turkey necks to your grocery list and give this old-school recipe a try. This one-pot dish is rich with flavorful broth that will surely bring you warmth and comfort every sip. You can enjoy eating this as is or on the side of any of your favorite dishes. Serve this for lunch or dinner and share it with your family.

If you love old-fashioned dishes, then you’ll surely find this smothered turkey neck recipe tasty. It is super easy and quick to prepare, perfect for those who don’t have much time to cook, and this is also a great dish for beginners to try. Learn how to make this classic Southern dish now by following the written instructions down below and while you’re at it watch this video tutorial by OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD on YouTube.

Ingredients for Smothered Turkey Necks:

8 pieces of turkey necks, cut up
1 whole onion, sliced
4 cups of chicken stock
¼ cup of vegetable oil, or as needed
2 tbsp of garlic, chopped
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Granulated garlic
Any seasoning of your choice
Worcestershire sauce
All-purpose flour
Chicken base

How to Make Smothered Turkey Necks:

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, add the cut-up turkey necks, then season them with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and any other seasoning of your choice, and give them a good mix until well coated. Place them in a plastic bag in batches, then sprinkle in some flour, and give them a good shake until coated evenly.

Step 2

Place a Dutch oven on a stove over medium-high heat, then heat the oil, and sear the chicken in batches until nice and brown. Transfer the seared chicken on a plate, then in the same pot add the sliced onions, add a bit more oil if needed, and saute them until softened.

Easy Classic Southern Recipe Idea — Image credit: OLD SCHOOL SOUL FOOD via YouTube

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Step 3

Add about 4 to 6 tablespoons of flour and cook them until lightly browned, then pour in the chicken stock, and add in the chicken base as well. Stir everything until combined, then add a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and season them with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Stir them and cook for about 5 minutes, then put the fried turkey back into the pot, and put them in an oven preheated at 350°F. Allow them to cook for about 2½ hours or until tender, then serve, and enjoy!