Description
Southern comfort shines through this hearty neck bones recipe, blending generations of rustic culinary tradition. Tender meat falling off the bone promises rich, deeply satisfying flavors you’ll savor with every comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) pork neck bones
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquid:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) distilled white vinegar
Instructions
- Arrange neck bones in the slow cooker, creating an even layer at the bottom of the vessel.
- Scatter finely chopped onions and minced garlic evenly across the meat surface.
- Generously season the ingredients with salt and sprinkle dried thyme for enhanced flavor profile.
- Carefully pour water and vinegar around the neck bones, ensuring even liquid distribution.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set the temperature to high heat.
- Allow the contents to simmer and cook for approximately 4 hours, periodically checking meat tenderness.
- Confirm the neck bones are fully cooked when the meat effortlessly separates from the bone with gentle pressure.
- Once fully tenderized, remove neck bones from the slow cooker and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality neck bones from a trusted butcher for the best flavor and texture.
- Add a splash of red wine instead of vinegar to enhance the depth of the dish’s taste profile.
- Pat the neck bones dry before adding to the slow cooker to ensure better browning and richer caramelization.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free and replace standard vinegar with apple cider vinegar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg