How to Cook Neck Bones & Pig Feet

Ingredients:

* 2 pounds neck bones

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

* 1/2 cup tomato sauce

* 1/2 cup water

* 1/4 cup chopped celery

* 1/4 cup chopped onion

* 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

* 1 teaspoon cornstarch

* 1 teaspoon cold water

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the neck bones and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

3. Season the neck bones with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.

4. Add the tomato sauce, water, celery, onion, and green bell pepper to the pot.

5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the neck bones are tender.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.

7. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and stir until the sauce has thickened.

Serve the neck bones with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dishes.

Here are a few tips for cooking neck bones:

* Be sure to brown the neck bones well before adding the other ingredients. This will help to develop the flavor of the meat.

*If you don't have a lot of time, you can also cook neck bones in a slow cooker. Simply combine the neck bones, sauce, and vegetables in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

* Neck bones are also great for making soup. Simply simmer the neck bones in water with some vegetables until the meat is tender, then strain out the bones and vegetables and add your favorite seasoning

. Enjoy!