Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks

This Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks recipe is savory and comforting, which uses smoked turkey necks and onions for rich flavor. It’s a simple slow-cooker meal perfect for serving over rice or mashed potatoes, ready in about 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks Ingredients

• 3 smoked turkey necks
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 jalapeño, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

How To Make Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks

1. Layer the vegetables: Place sliced onion and garlic in the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Rinse and add turkey necks: Rinse smoked turkey necks to remove excess salt, then place on top of the onions.
3. Season and add liquids: Sprinkle thyme, black pepper, and bay leaf over the turkey necks. Add sliced jalapeño and carefully pour in water.
4. Cook until tender: Cover with lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the meat is tender and pulls away from the bone.
5. Serve: Remove bay leaf and serve turkey necks with rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the juices.

Recipe Tips

• How to know when they’re done: The meat should fall off the bone easily.
• Can I cook them longer? Yes, larger necks may need extra time—check for tenderness.
• How to make it spicier: Add cayenne pepper or more jalapeños for extra heat.
• Can I use fresh herbs? Fresh thyme adds a brighter flavor—just remove stems before serving.
• Serving suggestion: Perfect over white rice, cornbread, or creamy mashed potatoes.

What To Serve With Smoked Turkey Necks

These slow-cooked turkey necks pair well with:

• White or brown rice
• Mashed potatoes
• Cornbread
• Collard greens or green beans

How To Store Smoked Turkey Necks

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Freeze cooked turkey necks and broth for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before reheating.

Smoked Turkey Necks Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 212 kcal
• Protein: 26 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Sodium: 363 mg
• Fiber: 1 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I add vegetables to this recipe?
Yes, carrots, celery, or potatoes can be added for a heartier meal.

Do I need to soak smoked turkey necks before cooking?
A rinse is usually enough, but if very salty, soak in cold water for 30 minutes.

Can I cook this on high instead of low?
Yes, cook on high for 2–2 ½ hours, checking for tenderness.

How do I make the broth thicker?
Remove turkey necks and simmer liquid uncovered, or stir in a cornstarch slurry.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Wings
• Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Legs
• Crock Pot Pulled Turkey

Crock Pot Smoked Turkey Necks

Recipe by Robert Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

4

hours 

Calories

212

kcal

Tender smoked turkey necks slow-cooked with onion, garlic, and jalapeño for a flavorful Southern-style meal.

Ingredients

• 3 smoked turkey necks
  

• 2 cups water
  

• 1 onion, sliced
  

• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  

• 1 bay leaf
  

• 1 jalapeño, sliced
  

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

• Place onion and garlic in crock pot.
  
• Rinse smoked turkey necks; add on top of onions.
  
• Add thyme, black pepper, bay leaf, and jalapeño. Pour in water.
  
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until meat is tender.
  
• Serve with rice or mashed potatoes.