Turkey Neck Stew with Vegetables

Turkey Neck Stew with Vegetables recipe videos

Turkey Neck Stew with Vegetables is a hearty, rustic dish that slow-cooks turkey necks with a medley of vegetables like onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes in a savory broth. It's a classic comfort food found in various forms across many cuisines, particularly in American Southern, Caribbean, and Eastern European cooking, known for transforming a tough, bony cut into a tender, flavorful meal.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and collagen from the turkey necks, with moderate fat and carbs from the vegetables and broth. It's a good source of minerals like iron and zinc, and provides a warming, satisfying meal with roughly 350-450 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	400 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	750 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Potassium	600 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Collagen	Significant (from bones)

Per 1.5 cups (360 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of nose-to-tail eating, making use of a flavorful but often overlooked cut. Nutritionally, the long simmering process extracts beneficial collagen and gelatin from the bones, which is great for joint and gut health.