Description
Jamie Oliver’s Turkey Stuffing is a savory mix of breadcrumbs, sausage meat, fresh herbs, and aromatics. It’s either baked separately or stuffed into the turkey cavity to infuse flavor during roasting.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- 1 onion, finely chopped
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- 2 garlic cloves, minced
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- 200g (7 oz) breadcrumbs
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- 300g (10 oz) sausage meat
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- 1 small bunch fresh sage, finely chopped
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- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
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- Zest of 1 lemon
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- 1 egg, beaten
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- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
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- 100g (3.5 oz) dried cranberries
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- 50g (2 oz) toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts
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- 1 apple, finely diced
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics
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- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Mix the Stuffing
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- In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, sausage meat, sage, parsley, lemon zest, and the cooked onion and garlic mixture.
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- Add the beaten egg and mix thoroughly with your hands until everything is well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 3: Add Optional Ingredients
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- If using cranberries, nuts, or diced apples, fold them into the stuffing mixture at this stage for added texture and flavor.
Step 4: Stuff the Turkey or Bake Separately
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- If stuffing the turkey: Loosely fill the turkey cavity with the stuffing mixture. Do not overpack, as the stuffing will expand during cooking.
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- If baking separately: Transfer the stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
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- Slice and serve the stuffing alongside roasted turkey, gravy, and other festive sides.