Stewed Turkey Necks

From The Black Family Reunion cookbook.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 3  lbs  turkey neck
• 2  tablespoons shortening (Crisco or oil)
• 1  cup onion, chopped
• 1  celery rib, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  bay leaf
• 4  chicken bouillon cubes
• 2  teaspoons celery seeds
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Combine flour,salt,and pepper on paper or plastic bag. Add a few necks at a time. Shake to coat.
2. Heat shortening or oil in stockpot on medium heat. Brown necks on all sides. Add onion, celery, garlic and bay leaf. Saute 3 minutes. Add water, bouillon cubes, celery seed and red pepper flakes. Cover. Cook on medium-low heat 2 hours or until meat is very tender. Add additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.