Eastern-Style Oven-Baked Turkey Neck
A hearty and comforting oven-baked meal from the Middle East, featuring tender turkey neck and crispy falafel.
Ingredients
- β1 medium Turkey neckask your butcher for a cleaned and patted dry neck
- β4-6 pieces Falafelhomemade or store-bought
- β2 tbsp Olive oilfor browning the neck
- β2 cloves Garlicminced
- β2 tbsp Lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- βto taste Salt
- βto taste Black pepper
- β2-3 medium Bake potatoesfor serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425Β°F (220Β°C).
- 2
Season the turkey neck with salt and black pepper.
- 3
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the turkey neck until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the pot to the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and falafel to the pot.
- 7
Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the neck is cooked through and the falafel is crispy.
- 8
Squeeze the lemon juice over the neck and falafel.
- 9
Serve with bake potatoes and your favorite sides.
- 10
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.