Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe

 Turkey with Sausage Pecan Stuffing Recipe

• 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

Time: 4 hour
Serves: 12 - 14

• Slice 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 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 reserved onions inside turkey. Add 6 to 7 cups stuffing. (Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish; cover and refrigerate.) Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in roasting pan.
  
  Bake, 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 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.

• Cooking time will vary on the size of the bird.
• Leave to cool before carving.

• Serve with your choice of vegetables.
• Great for a Holiday Meal.

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