| Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Recipe | Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Ingredients:- 1 12 lbs whole turkey, with giblets and neck removed
- 2 lbs chestnuts
- 10 cups of dried bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon of dried savory
- 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
- 2 cups butter
- 2 cups minced onion
- 2 cups minced celery
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Time: 4 hour
Serves: 14 - 16
| Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Instructions:With a sharp knife cut a cross on the flat side of each chestnut. Simmer, covered with water, in a saucepan for about five minutes. Drain. While hot, remove the shells and inner brown skins. Cover with fresh water. Boil for about 30 minutes until tender. Drain, then chop coarsely.
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions and celery, and cook until tender. Thoroughly mix in bread crumbs and chestnuts. Season with thyme, marjoram, savory, and rosemary.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Wash turkey with cold water, and pat dry. Rub salt and pepper into body cavities. Loosely spoon stuffing into body cavities. Close skin with skewers or kitchen twine, and tie drumsticks together. Place turkey on a rack in a medium roasting pan.
Roast turkey for about four hours. A foil tent may be placed over the turkey during the last half of roasting time to avoid over browning. Remove from the oven, place on platter, and allow the turkey to stand for about twenty minutes before carving.
| Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Cooking Time:- Cooking time may vary.
- Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving.
| Roast Turkey with Chestnut Stuffing Serving Instructions:- Serve with your choice of vegetables.
- Great for a Holiday Meal.
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