Jamaican turkey neck is a culinary treasure that exemplifies the island’s diverse flavors and inventive cooking methods. Turkey necks, an underrated cut of meat, are cooked to perfection in aromatic spices using ingredients such as onions, thyme, and scotch bonnets. This is transformed into an amazing dish brimming with substantial comfort and warmth. For a real Jamaican flavor, serve them with rice or ground provision.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR JAMAICAN TURKEY NECK
1. turkey Neck
2. Garlic Powder
3. Onion Powder
4. Browning
5. Water
6. Salt
7. All Purpose Seasoning
8. Ginger Powder
9. Thyme
10. Scallion/Green Onion
11. Minced Garlic
12. Meat Seasoning
13. Paprika
14. Scotch Bonnet Pepper
15. Soy Sauce
16. Oil
17. Ketchup
18. Carrot
19. Butter Bean
20. Brown Sugar
HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN TURKEY NECK
1. Chop 1lb of turkey neck into roughly 2″ pieces.
2. Wash with vinegar and water and rinse well.
3. Use a paper towel to pat dry.
4. Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp meat seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 – 1 1/2 tsp browning, 1/2 tsp all purpose seasoning, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 stalked chopped scallion, 4-5 thyme sprigs, and 1 scotch bonnet pepper.
5. Let marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
6. Remove the turkey neck from the fridge and let sit for 15-30 mins before cooking.
7. Add a couple tbsp of oil to a pot and sear each turkey neck on medium heat for about 4 mins per side.
8. Add 4 cups hot water to the pot ( I added gradually but you can add all at once), the rest of your marinade, 2 tbsp ketchup, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Let cook for 1 hr 45 mins.
9. Remove the scotch bonnet after an hour unless you like it spicy.
10. Then add in 1 medium diced carrot and 1 cup butter bean (1/2 of 250g can) drained and rinse and cook for another 15 mins. Enjoy.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH IT?
1. Jamaican Boiled Dumpling
2. Ground Provisions
3. Avocado
5. White Rice
6. Coleslaw
7. Potato Salad
8. Fried Plantain
HOW TO STORE IT
Store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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JAMAICAN TURKEY NECK (AKA Ghetto Oxtail)
Ingredients
- 1 lb Turkey Neck
- 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
- 3 Stalk Scallion (green onion)
- 4-5 Thyme Sprigs
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Meat Seasoning
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 – 1½ tsp Browning grace brand
- ½ tsp All Purpose Seasoning
- 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Oil for frying
- 1 med Carrot
- 4 cups Hot Water
- 1 cup Butter Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
Instructions
- Chop 1lb of turkey neck into roughly 2" pieces.
- Wash with vinegar, lemon, and water and rinse well.
- Use a paper towel to pat dry.
- Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp meat seasoning, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce, 1 – 1 1/2 tsp browning, 1/2 tsp all purpose seasoning, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3 stalked chopped scallion, 4-5 thyme sprigs, and 1 scotch bonnet pepper.
- Let marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Remove the turkey neck from the fridge and let sit for 15-30 mins before cooking.
- Add a couple tbsp of oil to a pot and sear each turkey neck on medium heat for about 4 mins per side.
- Add 4 cups hot water to the pot ( I added gradually but you can add all at once), the rest of your marinade, 2 tbsp ketchup, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Let cook for 1 hr 45 mins.
- Remove the scotch bonnet after an hour unless you like it spicy.
- Then add in 1 medium diced carrot and 1 cup butter bean (1/2 of 250g can) drained and rinse and cook for another 15 mins. Enjoy.
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