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turkey necks on the BBW grill grate after smoking.
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Smoked Turkey Necks

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Smoke Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 121kcal
Author Jason

Ingredients

  • 6 Turkey Necks
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup BBQ Dry Rub
  • BBQ Sauce

Instructions

  • Heat up the smoker to 275°F.
  • Cut the turkey necks to bit-size pieces if necessary. Wash and pat dry the turkey necks.
  • Place the turkey necks in a zippered bag and add olive oil to toss. Put in the BBQ seasoning and toss. Smoke with a closed lid for 2 hours for FULL NECKS, smoke CUT UP PORTIONS for 60-90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • About 10 minutes towards the end of smoking, brush on the BBQ sauce on all sides.
  • Serve on its own or along with side dishes. Enjoy!

Notes

Use a Ziploc Bag. After testing many methods, I always come back to the classic Ziploc method. You can make sure the olive oil and BBQ seasoning are evenly distributed and every piece gets the coating.
 
No indirect heat. Place the turkey necks away from direct heat so that they don't burn. For gas grills, turn off the burners immediately underneath the turkey necks.
 
Wait for the BBQ sauce. For this recipe, a hands-off approach will save you. You don't need to brush with BBQ sauce until the last 10 minutes of smoking. If you brush earlier, some of the sauce will drip into the fire and create a smoky mess.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 2mg | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 0.5mg | Iron: 0.1mg