Traditional Olde English Chestnut Stuffing For Turkey Or Goose Recipes

TRADITIONAL OLDE ENGLISH CHESTNUT STUFFING FOR TURKEY OR GOOSE

Steps:

• mix together the sausage meat and chestnut puree.
• at all the parsley finely chopped.
• add salt and pepper.
• very finely chop the 2 onions and add.
• finely chop 2 cloves of garlic and add.
• crush 2 cloves of garlic and add.
• mix the stuffing together with your hands untill it is all one colour.

BEST CHESTNUT STUFFING

Steps:

• Cut slash in chestnuts with sharp knife.
• Roast on a baking sheet in 450 degree oven for 5-6 minutes (up to 15 minutes if needed); cool.
• Peel and coarsely chop.
• In a large skillet cook beef, sausage, onion, and celery till meat is browned and vegetables are tender.
• Drain off fat.
• Add 3 Cups of broth, chestnuts, uncooked rice, raisins, nuts, drippings, salt, cinnamon, and pepper.
• Cover, simmer 30 minutes or until rice is cooked stir to prevent burning.
• Remove from heat.
• Combine remaining 1/2 c broth and eggs; stir into meat mixture.
• Bake covered in a 3 qt casserole at 325 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

CHESTNUT STUFFING

Steps:

• Spread bread cubes in single layers on baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, overnight.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add chestnuts; cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Drain; let cool slightly. Peel and quarter chestnuts; set aside. Peeled chestnuts can be refrigerated in an airtight container 2 to 3 days.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add sage; cook 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup stock; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 4 1/2 cups stock, the chestnuts, bread, salt, and parsley; season with pepper. Toss to combine. If not stuffing turkey, transfer to a buttered 17-by-12-inch baking dish. Cover; bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until hot and golden brown, 30 minutes more.