Southern Beef Neck Bones Recipe

Want to enjoy the savor of beef at economical prices? Try this Southern Beef Neck Bones Recipe that is loaded with the umami flavors of beef in its tenderness.

Have you never tried beef neck bones? It’s the time you break the curse and get to know how toothsome, juicy, and savory these beef neck bones are. And yes, at a very affordable price! Even less than the actual beef.

Beef neck bones are somehow an underrated part of the cow that most people have never even heard of used as food. But the fact is, these neck bones make the tender juicy meat that is falling off from the bones when cooked at slow heat for several hours. And you probably know very well how good long-cooked recipes taste!

The meat part in these bones is often very less but when it’s cooked, it is very scrumptious. The bones themselves are an excellent option for making beef broth and stews at cheap prices. So the Southern Beef Neck Bones are a big yes from all sides whether it is their taste or their price.

How to Make Southern Beef Neck Bones?

The most part about this recipe involves cooking and cooking. First, you have to season the beef neck bones with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and creole seasoning. Then heat some olive oil in a pot and sear the neck bones. Place them aside and tenderize the chopped onions in the pot. 

Then add broth. Deglaze the pot and add beef neck bones. Cover the pot and sear for 2 hours. The beef neck bones will be ready. The time of your effort is only 20 minutes. The rest is up to the stove. It takes almost 3-4 hours to make this recipe depending on how long you cook the beef neck bones.

Ingredients for Southern Beef Neck Bones Recipe

For making Southern Beef Neck Bones, you need the following ingredients:

• Beef neck bones = 3 lbs
• Broth = 2 cups
• Smoked paprika = 1 tsp
• Chopped onions = 1 cup
• Olive oil = 1 tsp
• Creole Seasoning = ½ tbsp
• Salt = to taste 
• Black pepper = to taste

Step-by-Step Guide for Making Southern Beef Neck Bones

Follow these instructions to make Southern Beef Neck Bones:

Step 1

First of all, pat dry the neck bones all over and then season them from both sides.

Step 2

Take a large pot, and heat it on medium-high heat. Then add olive oil to it. Add the seasoned beef neck bones also. Sear all the neck bones from both sides in olive oil and take them out.

Step 3

In the oil, add the chopped onions and saute them to make them fragrant and soft.

 Step 4

Then add the 2 cups of broth to that pot. Remove the bits from the pot by deglazing it. But keep them inside the pot for flavoring.

Step 5 

Again add the seared beef neck bones to the broth. Make sure that they are submerged and covered with broth. If not, add some additional broth to make the beef bones covered in the liquid. 

Step 6

Once boiled, reduce the heat to medium-low and place the lid on the pot. Simmer the broth and keep simmering for 2-4 hours. The more you cook them, the more they acquire that fall-off nature. Moreover, they will be more tender also.

Step 7

Once neck bones are done, take them out, garnish them with herbs, and serve. Bon Appetit! 

Recipe Notes

• If your neck bones are not covered completely in the broth, they will take a long time to get cooked. so, it’s necessary to take care of the liquid level.
• You can add your favorite vegetables to the neck bones also.

FAQs

Does beef neck have tenderness?

Beef neck is hard but it turns slowly to tender when cooked on a low heat for several hours. The degree of tenderness depends on how long you cook them. The longer you cook, the more tender they will turn.

Can I add vegetables to this recipe?

You can add vegetables to this recipe also. Add potatoes, kale, broccoli, carrots, celery, etc, or any other vegetable along with the beef and slow cook it. It will enhance the flavor of neck bones.

What kind of neck bones do I need?

When you go buy beef neck bones, there will be variations. Some will have little meat but others will be void of meat. For this recipe, try to buy the meatier beef neck bones.

Closing

By now, you would have been convinced that the effort in this recipe is not very much. Most of the time you have to just cook it. But it tastes very good. It especially enhances the flavor of the dishes it is served with. For example, you can serve it with rice to make a complete meal. In short, Southern Beef Neck Bones are tasty, unique, and a cheap option for you if you are a beef lover.

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