Turkey With Sausage-Pecan Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 215 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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I have betrayed my Southern heritage. You see, here in the South, we make Dressing - not Stuffing. All my life I was served dressing at Thanksgiving and Christmas and I just can't help it - I don't like it. The combination of sweet, savory, crunchy and spicy ingredients makes a fabulous stuffing. If I have them, I also add some dried cranberries to the stuffing mixture. I have switched my turkey recipe (I now make Emeril's Brined and Roasted Turkey #272414), but this is still my official stuffing for the holidays. And even though I have switched, this is still a good turkey as well. : ). Ingredients:
4 medium onions |
1 lb bulk pork sausage |
2 (6 ounce) packages herb stuffing mix |
1 (15 ounce) package golden raisins |
1 cup pecan halves |
6 celery ribs, diced |
1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon oregano |
1/4 teaspoon curry powder |
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed |
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 1/2 cups chicken broth |
1 (12 -14 lb) whole turkey |
melted shortening |
Directions:
1. Slice two onions; set aside.
2. Chop remaining onions.
3. In a large skillet,brown sausage and chopped onions.
4. Add herb packet from the stuffing mixes.
5. Stir in raisins, pecans, celery and seasonings; simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add stuffing mixes and broth; mix well.
7. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.
8. Place reserved onions inside turkey.
9. Add 6-7 cups stuffing. (Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish;cover and refrigerate.)
10. Skewer openings, tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.
11. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 4 to 4-1/2.
12. hours or until a meat thermometer reads 185, basting often with shortening. (Bake reserved stuffing, covered, for 1 hour; uncover and bake 10 minutes more. )
13. When the turkey begins to brown, baste if needed and cover lightly with foil.
14. Yield: 12-14 servings (12 cups stuffing).
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