Turkey Necks In The Instant Pot
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Cook Turkey Necks In The Instant Pot for tender meat that falls right off the bone. The instant pot is the best way to cook delicious, flavorful turkey necks.
Instant Pot Turkey Necks
We love this recipe for tender turkey necks and instant gravy. This dinner tastes just like home. Serve with a side of potatoes and a greens salad for a complete meal that perfect for hosting guests or just a hearty Sunday night dinner.
Cooking turkey necks in the instant pot is the way to go– the meat comes out juicy and flavorful and you can even whip up a quick gravy to go alongside. These smothered turkey necks are so tender, the meat just falls of the bone! The gravy is flavored by the turkey and the seasonings used to cook the meat. Just whisk in a bit of cornstarch while boiling and you have a thick, creamy gravy.
Love cooking hearty meals in the instant pot? We’ve got plenty of ideas for you! Check out Instant Pot Pork Chops And Potatoes, Instant Pot Sausage And Peppers, and Instant Pot Pork And Sauerkraut.
How To Make Turkey Necks In The Instant Pot
Start by pouring a cup of water into the instant pot. Add a trivet, if you have one. This keeps the turkey out of the cooking water and also makes it easier to remove the turkey after cooking. Otherwise, you can just place the turkey necks directly in the water.
Time to season the turkey. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on the turkey necks. Rub in the seasonings and flip the turkey over. Repeat the process- sprinkle on seasonings and rub them in.
Now it’s time to cook the turkey. Add turkey necks to trivet in instant pot. Close up appliance and turn valve to sealing position.
Press the “Pressure Cook” button and heat for 50 minutes. Once it’s done cooking, quick release the steam. When the pin drops, it’s time to open up the instant pot.
Use tongs to remove turkey necks and place them on a serving plate.
If you’d like to make gravy to go alongside, hit “Cancel” on the instant pot and choose the “Sauté” function.
Add 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch to the instant pot. Whisk to dissolve the cornstarch in the water at the bottom of the pot. Continue stirring while the mixture boils. It will take about 3 minutes for the gravy to thicken up. If you would like, you can add salt to taste.
Turn off the instant pot. Pour the gravy into a serving bowl or gravy boat. Top turkey necks with gravy and serve.
Cooking Tips
- Use any seasonings you like on turkey
- Go a bit heavier on the seasonings since some ends up in the water at the bottom of the pot
- The gravy will thicken even more as it cools
What To Serve With Turkey Necks In The Instant Pot
This tender turkey dish would be delicious alongside a crispy potato dish like Roasted Red Potatoes In Air Fryer, Fingerling Potatoes In Air Fryer, or Roasted Potatoes And Mushrooms In The Air Fryer.
And for dessert? How about a satisfying treat that easily feeds a crowd, like 3 Ingredient Pumpkin Dump Cake With Cake Mix, Brownie Mix Cookies, or Maraschino Cherry Cookies? Yum!
More Turkey Dishes In The Instant Pot
Instant Pot Turkey Tenderloin (Fresh or Frozen)
Instant Pot Bone-In Turkey Breast Recipe
Instant Pot Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast (From Fresh Or Frozen Turkey Breast)
Turkey Necks In The Instant Pot
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 lbs turkey necks
- 2 tsps salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsps onion powder
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tbsps corn starch
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Instructions
- Start by pouring a cup of water into the instant pot. Add a trivet, if you have one. This keeps the turkey out of the cooking water and also makes it easier to remove the turkey after cooking. Otherwise, you can just place the turkey necks directly in the water.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on the turkey necks. Rub in the seasonings and flip the turkey over. Repeat the process- sprinkle on seasonings and rub them in.
- Add turkey necks to trivet in instant pot. Close up appliance and turn valve to sealing position.
- Press the "Pressure Cook" button and heat for 50 minutes. Once it's done cooking, quick release the steam. When the pin drops, it's time to open up the instant pot.
- Use tongs to remove turkey necks and place them on a serving plate.
- If you'd like to make gravy to go alongside, hit "Cancel" on the instant pot and choose the "Sauté" function.
- Add 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch to the instant pot. Whisk to dissolve the cornstarch in the water at the bottom of the pot. Continue stirring while the mixture boils. It will take about 3 minutes for the gravy to thicken up. If you would like, you can add salt to taste.
- Turn off the instant pot. Pour the gravy into a serving bowl or gravy boat. Top turkey necks with gravy and serve.
Notes
- Use any seasonings you like on turkey
- Go a bit heavier on the seasonings since some ends up in the water at the bottom of the pot
- The gravy will thicken even more as it cools
Nutrition
See Also:
Roasted Sweet Potatoes And Apples In Air Fryer
Air Fryer Frozen Mac And Cheese
