Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2–2 pounds smoked turkey necks
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 5–6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- seasoning salt (optional)
Instructions
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add turkey necks to the pot and sear on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth to cover the turkey necks.
- Bring to a low boil then reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Add green beans and stir. Add more broth if needed to cover the beans. Simmer for an additional hour.
- Carefully remove necks to a separate dish. Allow to cool before removing bones and adding meat back to the pot.
- Season to taste with seasoning salt if desired.
Notes
Smoked turkey wings or drumsticks can be substituted for turkey necks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Category: side
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 103
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 710.7 mg
- Fat: 5.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 10.2 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 4.6 g
- Cholesterol: 10.5 mg