SAUSAGE FENNEL STUFFING

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Categories     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Sausage     Fennel     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about a 10 cups, enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey with extra to bake on the side

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casing discarded
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
2 medium-large onions, chopped fine
1 1/2 pounds fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise, about 2 medium), stalks trimmed flush with bulbs and bulbs chopped fine (about 4 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, chopped fine
1/4 cup Pernod or other anise-flavored apéritif
2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
2 teaspoons dried tarragon, crumbled
5 cupscorn bread for stuffing or packaged corn bread stuffing

Steps:

  • In a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet cook sausage over moderately high heat, stirring and breaking up lumps with a fork, until no longer pink. Transfer sausage with a slotted spoon to a large bowl.
  • Add butter to fat remaining in skillet and cook onions, chopped fennel, fennel seeds, and salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring, until fennel is softened, about 10 minutes. Add apéritif, thyme, and tarragon and cook, stirring, until most liquid is evaporated. Add mixture to sausage with corn bread or packaged stuffing and toss to combine well. Season stuffing with salt and pepper and cool completely. Stuffing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. (To prevent bacterial growth do not stuff turkey cavities ahead.)

Raghad Momani
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I made this stuffing for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the kids.


allah wadayo
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I love that this stuffing is made with fennel. It gives it a really unique flavor. I also like that it's not too dry.


MD RAKIBUL HASAN S k Rubel
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet.


ACE1C
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Juod Ashor
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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's also great for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Ibex wolf
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I love the addition of fennel to this stuffing. It gives it a really unique flavor that I haven't tasted in other stuffing recipes.


Ochaya Kenneth
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This stuffing is a must-try for any stuffing lover. It's packed with flavor and it's so easy to make.


AMA TV
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I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Gage Frye
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This stuffing is perfect for a special occasion meal. It's also great for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always delicious.


Minbahadur Sunar
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I made this stuffing for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the kids.


kohu garry
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I love that this stuffing is made with fennel. It gives it a really unique flavor. I also like that it's not too dry.


Zofia Thompson
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet.


rr Tangil
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I've made this stuffing several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Pete Scott
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This stuffing is delicious! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Timika Cummings
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I made this stuffing for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone was asking for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Lambert frekin James
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This stuffing is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth it. The flavor is incredible.


Aly Alex
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.


Reem Hussein
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The fennel flavor is subtle and really complements the other ingredients. This stuffing is delicious.


ALPHA Gaming
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky uncle. It's definitely going to be my go-to stuffing recipe from now on.


Jamie Adam
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist, and the fennel adds a really unique twist. I'll definitely be making this again.