Barbe - Fried Turkey Neck

turkey necks

🥗Healthier: chicken necks

💰Cheaper: pork necks

Chicken necks are lighter and easier to find, while pork necks are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola oil is often cheaper.

all-purpose seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: seasoned salt

A homemade blend can control sodium and additives, while seasoned salt is budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while cornstarch is often less expensive.

Clean turkey necks under cold water and pat dry.

Season turkey necks with powdered all spice, black pepper, salt, grated garlic, grated ginger, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Rub the seasoning into the meat.

Cover and marinate for 2 hours.

Prepare a mixture of flour, salt, and black pepper for dredging.

Preheat vegetable oil in a Dutch pot over medium heat.

Dredge marinated turkey necks in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.

Carefully add turkey necks to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy.

Remove fried turkey necks and drain on paper towels.

Coat fried turkey necks with barbecue sauce and place them in the oven.

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