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Pork Neck Bones

Small meaty bones from the neck. Inexpensive and rich in flavor, a staple of Southern simmered dishes.

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AnimalPork
SectionVariety and by-products
BoneBone-in
TendernessTough, needs slow cooking
Also calledneck bones

Best ways to cook it

  • Braise
  • Slow cook
  • Stew

About this cut

What it is and how to use it

Neck bones are small, bony pieces cut from the neck of the hog, with scraps of meat and connective tissue between them. They add depth to stocks, greens, beans, and stews, and when slowly cooked the meat comes off the bones in tender strands. They are inexpensive and especially popular in Southern and soul food cooking.

Cook’s tipSimmer or braise covered for two hours or more until the meat is tender and falls off the bone. Skim the fat.

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