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Brown Stew Turkey Neck

Cultural Context

Brown Stew Turkey Neck is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed as a hearty family meal. The dish reflects the island's culinary traditions of using flavorful spices and slow-cooking methods to enhance the rich taste of turkey necks. Today, it is commonly served with rice and peas or steamed vegetables, making it a staple in many Jamaican households.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs turkey necks
2 tablespoons meat seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon browning
3 tablespoons soy sauce
4 scallions
3 cloves garlic
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 bell pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon pimento seeds
2 carrots
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are a cheaper alternative with similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

1

Wash turkey necks thoroughly and allow excess water to drain.

2

Dry the turkey necks.

3

Season turkey necks with meat seasoning, onion powder, all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, browning, and soy sauce; mix well using hands.

4

Poke holes in the turkey necks to allow seasoning to penetrate.

5

Place seasoned turkey necks in the fridge to marinate before cooking.

6

Heat oil in a pot and brown the turkey necks on both sides until golden brown.

7

Transfer browned turkey necks to a pressure cooker.

8

Add warm water to the pressure cooker to cover the turkey necks, ensuring not to add too much liquid.

9

Cover and pressure cook for about 30 minutes, checking tenderness afterward.

10

Transfer turkey necks back to the pot after pressure cooking.

11

Add tomato ketchup, fresh seasoning (carrots, onion, sweet pepper, thyme, ginger, garlic) to the pot.

12

Allow the mixture to boil for about 5 minutes, then taste for seasoning.

13

Add more garlic powder if desired, and adjust other seasonings as needed.

14

Cover the pot and let the turkey necks simmer until desired tenderness is reached.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Brown Stew TurkeyTurkey Neck Stew

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