GREAT GRANDMA'S STUFFING
This recipe has been handed down from my great grandmothers from Austria. Always a family favorite to stuff that Thanksgiving Turkey, that roasting chicken or even pork chops. I have also adjusted the recipe to incorporate the flavor of apples in the stuffing which adds a wonderful new flavor to the stuffing and the...
Provided by Linda Kauppinen
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Dice bacon and fry over low heat. *Note* You need the bacon fat. I have noticed lately that processed bacon has more water than the fat called for and sometimes find it necessary to add some diced up fat back into the pan to make up for it if I cannot get fresh smoked bacon.
- 2. Add Celery and Onions to the bacon and cook saute until soft.
- 3. In a bowl, take your bread pieces and break the slices into small pieces and slightly dampen. *To dampen stick your finger tips in water and drip it on the bread and mix it up. do this about 3 or 4 times.
- 4. Once dampened, add your eggs, salt, pepper, thyme, and you can also add the optional apples. My great grandmother made it without the apples, but it does taste great with the apples too.
- 5. Once the bacon, onion and celery have cooked down, remove from heat and add it all including the fat to the bread mixture. Mix together well. **ONLY STUFF YOUR BIRD WHEN IT IS READY TO GO INTO THE OVEN** (Instances of food poisoning happen when you stuff your bird before it is ready to go into the oven or the use of tainted ingredients)
- 6. TIP: The stuffing mixture can be held in the refrigerator overnight. Remove it from the refrigerator and let it stand while you prepare your bird allowing it to get close to room temperature. This allows the stuffing to be the appropriate temperature necessary while roasting inside your bird. This recipe will stuff a 12-15 lb turkey. Adjust according to the size of your bird. For a Bird over 20 lbs double this recipe.
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Alex Kyalo
[email protected]This stuffing is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not anything special either.
Ella Brown
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my stuffing turned out mushy. I think I overcooked it.
Nasheebah Namuli
[email protected]This stuffing is a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more broth next time.
Oscar Lozano
[email protected]This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a lot of leftover bread after the holidays and this is a great way to use it up.
Neville Nanan
[email protected]I love that this stuffing can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to prepare a holiday meal.
Ashok Dhami
[email protected]This stuffing is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so much better than any store-bought stuffing.
Dallta Bazar
[email protected]I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a success. It's become a staple in my holiday cooking repertoire.
Philani Mhlanga
[email protected]This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of herbs and spices.
Maxim Zeisz
[email protected]I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.
Robert Parrish
[email protected]This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's sure to please everyone at the table.
Rhasma Khatun
[email protected]This stuffing is so easy to make! I was able to throw it together in just a few minutes.
Mayanglambam Keanureeves
[email protected]I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of spices.
Barbarian Ff
[email protected]This stuffing is a family tradition! My grandma always made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and now I make it for my own family. It's always a hit!