How long to cook turkey necks in instant pot

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• Categories:
• Why does this recipe work?
• What are collard greens
• How To Pick The Best Greens
• How To Clean Greens
• Should I Remove The Stems
• How To Cook Collard Greens In Instant Pot
• How Long To Cook Collard Greens In Instant Pot?
• Cook’s Pro Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Favorite Instant Pot Dishes
• How long does it take to cook smoked neck bones in a pressure cooker?
• Are smoked turkey necks already cooked?
• How long does turkey necks take to boil?

• Level: Easy

• Total: 1 hr 30 min
• Active: 35 min

• Yield: 2 quarts

Make turkey stock in a fraction of the time in your Instant Pot®, then use it to make your Thanksgiving gravy ahead of time.

• Level: Easy

• Total: 1 hr 30 min
• Active: 35 min

• Yield: 2 quarts

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2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil

3 turkey wings (about 3 pounds) cut into 2 pieces at the drumette joint 

1 turkey neck (or another turkey wing)

4 large cloves garlic, peeled

2 stalks celery, cut in half crosswise

1 medium carrot, cut in half crosswise

1/2 large onion

5 fresh sage leaves

3 bay leaves

2 small sprigs (or 1 large) fresh rosemary

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 teaspoons black peppercorns

Kosher salt

Special equipment: a 6- or 8- quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker

1. Preheat a 6-quart Instant Pot® using the saute setting on high (see Cook's Note). Add 2 tablespoons oil to the pot and brown your turkey pieces in batches, adding more oil as needed, until golden brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Add all the browned turkey pieces back to the pot along with the garlic, celery, carrot, onion, sage, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme, peppercorns, 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt.
2. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high 45 minutes. After the pressure cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Be careful of any remaining steam and unlock and remove the lid. Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer and skim any fat off the top before using.

Settings may vary on your Instant Pot® depending on the model. Please refer to manufacturer's guide.

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Instant Pot Collard Greens with smoked turkey neck. This delicious southern pressure cooked greens are ready in under 1 hour and is infused with bold flavor.

If you’re ever ready to eat some good ol’ fashioned greens in no time, then this delicious dish is made for you, as it is cooked with a limited amount of seasoning which includes sautéed onions, and vegetable broth to help create delicious southern pressure-cooked collard greens with smoked turkey. 

These greens are perfect with this instant pot black eye peas.

These pressure-cooked greens are fresh and delicious, and comes together in under 45 minutes, too!

But if you are pressed for time and would like to slow cook this deliciousness, then feel free to allow the flavors to develop for three hours while you focus on much needed task. 

Why does this recipe work?

We get so many questions about how to pressure cook collard greens, so we thought we’d share our go-to method for making these instant pot greens, a few tips, and a couple of our favorite dishes to pair these delicious greens.

First things first, no, if you are unable to purchase fresh collard greens to make these southern greens, that’s fine. The bagged collard greens will work just as well.

Here are a few more reasons why this recipe works. 

1. No longer need to take hours to cook. 
2. It’s the perfect southern greens to accompany  turkey and mac and cheese. 
3. It is incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect side dish for weeknight meals.
4. No need to trim or cut the greens.
5. This is the perfect soul food side dish as it is made with smoked turkey neck recipe 

What are collard greens

Collard greens are a member of the Brassica genus of plants, like broccoli, cabbage, and kale this These green vegetables come the plants that are native to North America and have been a traditional part of the Southern American for many years and decades.  

Collard greens are high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which can provide significant health benefits.

Collard greens are a good source of vitamin K, which is vital for healthy bones.

How To Pick The Best Greens

To pick the best collard greens, choose from the pack with the greens that’s not too tough and with no blemishes and they should also show no sign of yellowing. Collard greens should not smell bad when they are fresh. 

If you come across collard greens that have been spoiled, they will be soft, wilted, they may have some sliminess to them, or will start to become yellow. 

How To Clean Greens

If you are using fresh greens beans, it is important that you clean and wash your collard before you start to cook them in the instant pot. Fresh Collard Greens can be very sandy, so you must follow to these steps:

• Fill your sink with lukewarm water. I also like to add 1 to 2 tablespoons of distilled vinegar to help get rid of bacteria.
• Immerse the collard greens in water to loosen any sand.
• Thoroughly wash the greens by making scrubbing movements with your hands.
• Drain the water then rinse again. Repeat the step as necessary.

If you are using frozen collard greens as we used in this instant pot collard greens recipe, you can skip the step above, as the greens are already prepared for cooking. 

Should I Remove The Stems

It is completely up to you. Though some people do not like the stems, we do mind a small portion of it. Removing the stems before preparing your instant pot collard greens is a personal choice. The stems provide an abundance of nutritional value.

How To Cook Collard Greens In Instant Pot

As stated, only 45 minutes is needed to make these greens from start to finish. Here’s how to make it:

First, gather your ingredients. This recipe calls for a full bag of collard greens. I sometimes have bags of greens in the freezer. So, frozen bags of greens are just fine.

Next, you’ll want to Sauté the onions in the instant pot. Caramelizing for 1 minute or until fragrant. 

Next, add the turkey neck. Then add the broth, collard greens, and season with salt and pepper to taste.  

Pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.

Remove the turkey neck and shred the meat.

Place the greens in a large bowl and enjoy.

There are so many ways to cook collard greens. However, with this recipe there’s no need to wait for hours to cook up something so delicious to serve to your family for weeknight dinner, or large gatherings. 

How Long To Cook Collard Greens In Instant Pot?

This recipe calls for 45 minutes. However, if you would prefer to slow cook the collard greens, it will take about 3 hours to slow cook the collard greens.

Cook’s Pro Tips

1. You can always substitute the smoked turkey neck for the ham hock. 
2. You can make collard greens taste good and vegan in the pressure cooker by simply removing the meat.
3. Taste and adjust the seasonings when you’re ready to eat if needed.
4. This recipe also works if you prefer to slow cook the collard greens in the instant pot. Simply add all of the ingredients and slow cook for 3 hours. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What foods go well with collard greens?

You can enjoy this southern greens with Haitian black rice, black eye peas, hopin’ John, or with these instant pot cornbread.

Instant pot collard greens with smoked turkey

To enhance the flavor, consider adding smoked turkey neck, smoked turkey wings, or smoked turkey legs. Shred the meat when completely cooked and mix well with the meat.

Can you make instant pot collard greens without meat?

Yes. This dish is highly adaptable. If you do not want to add meat, that’s perfectly fine, continue with the remaining ingredients and omit the meat.

Favorite Instant Pot Dishes

If you love this pressure-cooked collard greens recipe, try one of these other instant pot dishes next:

1. Haitian Lalo (Jute Leaves Stew Recipe)
2. Braised oxtail stew
3. Haitian Legume recipe
4. Instant Pot Cabbage Soup recipe
5. Instant Pot Cabbage 
6. Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese
7. Mashed Cauliflower Instant Pot Recipe
8. Low Country Shimp Boil

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This Instant Pot Collard Greens with smoked turkey neck is deliciously preapred with a limited amount of seasoning which parts well with protein, and other main dishes to create a mouthwatering meal.

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 47 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 People

Calories 54 kcal

• 1 smoked turkey neck
• 1 bag collard greens
• 1 ½ cups vegetable broth Water is also fine.
• ½ cup chopped onions
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoon better than bouillon or Haitian Epis

• Gather the ingredients. Press sauté. Adjust the timer to 5 minutes. Cook onions for 3 minutes.

  

• Add half of the greens, turkey neck, and the remaining half of the greens.

  Add the broth, click on manual, and pressure cook on high for 45 minutes.

  

• Remove the neck bone and shred. Add the meat back to the greens. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve warm and enjoy.

  

This Instant Pot Collard Greens post was first published in December 2019. It has been updated with new pictures and video. No changes were made to the recipe. 

You can make collard greens taste good and vegan in the pressure cooker by simply removing the meat.

Taste and adjust the seasonings when you’re ready to eat if needed.

This recipe also works if you prefer to slow cook the collard greens in the instant pot. Simply add all of the ingredients and slow cook for 3 hours. 

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Calories are estimated per serving. 

Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 7mg

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