Turkey Necks

[David S]

Put a pile of turkey necks on the pit yesterday.
Grilled them over direct heat on each side to put a little color on them.
It smelled good!

Braised them in foil for an hour then glazed with SBR. Made a little gravy with the drippings this time
Served it up with a little rice. Tasty!

[Jarhead]

Looks delicious there David.
I don't care much for the neck, but I sure like deep fried turkey nutz.

[Hambone1950]

I think the neck is some of the tastiest meat on the bird. Little fussy to pick at but worth the work. Looks great !

[ChileFarmer]

Neck and back are my favorite parts. Look fine to me. And the rice and gravy my kinda food. CF

[David S]

Thanks fellas!

Jarhead..."deep fried turkey nutz" I am terrified to figure out if that is what it really sounds like!

CF..The back is my Dad's favorite on chicke; never found turkey backs for sale but I would love to try some.

HB...I work with a wise lady over here. One of things she has taught me is, "Don't eat turkey necks around strangers. You just have to get your mouth in there and suck."

[Txdragon]

I would only imagine he's talking about gizzards. i would totally agree there.. Love me some fried turkey gizzard.
Those necks look fantastic, and I agree; a bit of work, but worth it in the end!

[Jarhead]

Nope, I ain't talkin' about the gizzard.
It is exactly as it sounds. They are located under the left wing, not where you would think they would be.
Deep Fried Turkey Nutz, the new white meat

[Txdragon]

I am SO glad mine are not located under my armpit

Very interesting information though.. I still have yet to tackle mountain oysters, let alone turkey.

[Jarhead]

Aw, c'mon Dragon. Were's your sense of adventure?
Beer batter makes em better.
Here ya go David. Yummy...
There is even a dedicated cookbook available: The Testicle Cookbook - Cooking With Balls



Merry Christmas ever'body.

[David S]

Never would have guessed in a million years!

Merry Christmas!