Delicious and Tender Southern-style Slow Cooker Neck Bones Recipe

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Delicious and Tender Southern-style Slow Cooker Neck Bones Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
68 mins
Total Time:
88mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 20, 2024

This Southern-inspired recipe for slow cooker neck bones is a comforting and flavorful dish that is sure to please a crowd. Tender, juicy neck bones are cooked low and slow in a savory broth until they are fall-off-the-bone delicious. Serve with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • 4-6 pork neck bones
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • Cooked rice or cornbread, for serving

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, place the pork neck bones on the bottom.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic on top of the neck bones.
  3. Pour the chicken broth and barbecue sauce over the neck bones.
  4. Sprinkle the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the neck bones are tender and falling off the bone.
  6. Serve the neck bones over cooked rice or with a side of cornbread. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Neck bones are a popular Southern comfort food and are often used in traditional recipes like this one.
  • Slow cooking the neck bones allows the meat to become tender and juicy, soaking up all the flavors of the broth and seasonings.