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Southern-Style Neck Bones Dinner Recipe

This Southern-style neck bones recipe delivers tender, flavorful meat simmered to perfection in rich seasoning—a comfort food favorite for dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern American
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Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs pork neck bones
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Rinse neck bones and pat dry.
  2. Season neck bones with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear neck bones on all sides until browned.
  4. Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and add Worcestershire sauce and vinegar.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  7. Stir occasionally and add water if needed to maintain liquid level.
  8. Serve hot over rice or mashed potatoes.