Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe |
Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe Ingredients required:- 1 12 - 14 lbs turkey
- 4 medium onions
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 2 6oz packages herb stuffing mix
- 1 15oz package golden raisins
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 6 celery ribs, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- salt and pepper
- Melted butter
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Time: 4 hour
Serves: 12 - 14
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Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe Instructions & Tips:Slice & carve two onions; set aside. Chop remaining onions.
In a large skillet, brown sausage together with the chopped onions. Drain drippings. Add herb packet from the stuffing mix. Stir well to evenly combined in raisins, pecans, celery and the seasonings; simmer for 10 minutes.
Add stuffing mixes and broth; mix well. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes.
Season turkey inside and out with salt and pepper. Place and arrange reserved onions inside turkey. Add 6 to 7 cups stuffing. (Place and arrange remaining stuffing in a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish; cover and refrigerate.) Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place and arrange on a rack in roasting pan.
Bake in the oven, uncovered, at 325*F (160*C) for 4 to 4 1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 185*F (85*C), basting often with the butter. (Bake in the oven reserved stuffing, covered, for 1 hour; uncover and bake 10 minutes more.)
When the turkey begins to brown, baste if needed and cover lightly with aluminum foil. Allow turkey to stand for 15 minutes before carving.
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Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe Cooking Time & Tips:- Cooking time will vary on the size of the bird.
- Leave to cool before carving.
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Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe Serving Instructions & Tips:- Serve with your choice of vegetables
- Goes well with white wine
- Great for a Thanksgiving or Christmas Meal
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