Turkey tail stew
Turkey tail stew is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring turkey tail meat, which is rich in collagen and connective tissue. It typically includes a flavorful broth base with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, and is often seasoned with herbs and spices. This comforting stew is a traditional way to utilize the flavorful, gelatinous turkey tail cuts, common in various cuisines, including American Southern and European cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This stew is a high-protein dish due to the turkey, with a moderate amount of fat from the meat and cooking method. It provides key nutrients like protein, collagen (from the turkey tail), and various vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Collagen | ~5 g (from broth) |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 85 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 22 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Turkey tail is prized not just for flavor but for its high collagen content, which creates a rich, silky broth and is often sought after for its potential benefits for joint and gut health. Culturally, using the tail reflects a nose-to-tail eating philosophy, making the most of the entire animal.
