Mixed Beans & Turkey Necks
This turkey necks and beans recipe is a hearty, budget-friendly Southern dinner that feeds a family for about $3 a serving. Slow-simmered turkey necks give tender, savory meat, while Great Northern beans make it filling and protein-rich comfort food that stretches a tight grocery budget.
You Will Need
- Medium pot
- Knife
- Serving bowl
- Plate
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 cup onion (white, yellow, or red), diced
- 2–3 turkey necks or wings
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 (15 oz) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 cup dry beans)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1 In a medium pot, sauté the onion in cooking oil over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Step 2 Add the turkey necks, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Brown for 7–10 minutes.
- Step 3 Add 1/2 cup water and cover for 5 minutes.
- Step 4 Add the beans and 1 cup water. Cover the pot and cook on medium-low for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If using dried beans, add 1 cup dried Great Northern and 1 cup dried mixed beans with an additional 2 cups of water, and cook until the beans are tender.)
- Step 5 Top with a couple tablespoons of chow chow or relish and serve in a bowl, or as a side dish to your favorite comfort food. Enjoy!
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