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Irresistible Turkey Neck Confit Tacos Recipe with Smoky Crema

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Tender, melt-in-your-mouth turkey neck confit paired with a smoky chipotle crema, these tacos are perfect for family gatherings or dinner parties.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs turkey necks
  • 2 cups duck fat (or substitute with olive oil for a lighter option)
  • 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt for a tangier option)
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (adjust to taste for spice level)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup diced red onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (110°C).
  2. Season the turkey necks generously with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt the duck fat over low heat. Add the garlic, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Place the seasoned turkey necks into the pot, ensuring they’re fully submerged in the fat. Cover the pot tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
  5. Transfer the pot to the oven and cook for 4-5 hours, or until the turkey necks are tender and the meat easily falls off the bone.
  6. Remove the pot from the oven and let the meat cool slightly. Carefully remove the turkey necks from the fat and shred the meat using two forks. Discard the bones.
  7. In a blender or food processor, combine sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime zest and juice, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice level as desired.
  9. Transfer the crema to a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  10. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  11. Place a generous portion of shredded turkey neck confit onto each tortilla.
  12. Top with diced red onions, shredded lettuce, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh cilantro.
  13. Drizzle the smoky chipotle crema on top and serve with fresh lime wedges on the side.

Notes

[‘Low and slow cooking is key for tender turkey neck confit.’, ‘Duck fat adds luxurious flavor, but olive oil can be used as a lighter alternative.’, ‘Let the turkey necks cool slightly before shredding to avoid burns and make it easier to remove the meat from the bones.’, ‘Adjust the spice level of the chipotle crema to your preference.’, ‘Warm tortillas before assembling tacos for better texture and flavor.’]

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