SPICED APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH CRANBERRIES AND BRANDY

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Spiced Apple-Sausage Stuffing With Cranberries and Brandy image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     side dish

Time 45m

Yield About 12 cups, enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup brandy
4 pounds ground pork (or substitute ground turkey)
5 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more to taste
5 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger root
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 medium leeks, white and light-green part only, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seed
4 medium apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a small pot, bring cranberries, brandy and 3 tablespoons water to a simmer. Turn off heat and let stand until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, using your hands, mash and squeeze together the pork, 5 teaspoons each of salt and pepper, the cinnamon and cloves. Make sure spices are evenly distributed. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic and ginger root.
  • In a very large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks, celery, bay leaves and coriander; cook, stirring, until vegetables are almost softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the apples and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add vinegar to cranberry mixture.
  • Add another tablespoon oil to same skillet over medium-high heat. Add a third of the garlic-ginger mixture and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add a third of the pork and brown, breaking up with a fork, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add a third of the cranberries and their liquid; cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until most liquid has evaporated. Spoon pork into bowl with apple mixture; repeat two more times with remaining ingredients. Toss everything together; taste and add more salt if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Pre Tty
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I'm allergic to cranberries, so I'll have to find a substitute for them in this recipe.


Cherise Bevel
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this stuffing, but I'll see what I can do.


Lethabo Noko
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This stuffing recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth the effort.


Kaneez Akthar
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I'm not sure how I feel about the addition of brandy to this stuffing, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Ricardo Lopez
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I'm always looking for new stuffing recipes, and this one looks like a winner. I can't wait to try it out.


XILVEN GAMING
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe sounds so good that I might have to give it a try.


Yoo Vybz
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I love the addition of cranberries and brandy to this stuffing. It sounds like a really unique and delicious flavor combination.


Hamza Siddiqi
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This stuffing looks delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Alison Namwanja
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I can't wait to try this stuffing recipe.


jemarko edwards
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This stuffing is a must-try for any stuffing lover.


Irene Asiil Wayland
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect stuffing for my Thanksgiving dinner.


Dalina Naidoo
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I made this stuffing for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Aidan Ahmed
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This is the best stuffing I've ever had!


ARA BLUE S4
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This stuffing is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making it again.


Saila saila
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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 texture.


Rainaplayz
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Luis Rosales
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I love the addition of cranberries and brandy to this stuffing. It gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Laquita Watts
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This is my go-to stuffing recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I get compliments on it every time I make it.


Ahmed butt
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I made this stuffing for my Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. It was so easy to make too.


alin
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The cranberries and brandy added a nice touch of elegance.