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Southern-Style Neck Bones

Pork neck bones cooked until tender and succulent are roasted to a golden brown in this satisfying Southern-style recipe. Delicious with greens!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 1134
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds pork neck bones
  • 2 onions roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups chicken broth or water

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Rinse the neck bones thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the neck bones with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt until evenly coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the seasoned neck bones in batches and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Don't overcrowd the pot.
  6. Once all neck bones are browned, return them to the pot and add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  7. Add the chicken broth or water and bay leaves to the pot. The liquid should cover about 3/4 of the neck bones.
  8. Bring to a boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid.
  9. Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and cook for about 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is falling off the bone.
  10. Optional: For a more concentrated flavor, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to reduce slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 1134kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 42gFat: 102gSaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 824mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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