Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, minced
  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 bunch parsley, minced
  • 4 C bread cubes, toasted
  • 1 C onion, chopped
  • 1 T dried sage
  • 1 C dried cherries
  • 2 C turkey stock
  • 1 C pecans, toasted
  • 1 tsp thyme, dried
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Method

  • Saute bacon: *In a large saute pan, brown bacon. In the accumulated
  • bacon fat melt the butter and saute the onions, celery, and garlic.
  • Cook until translucent (about 10 minutes).
  • *Make stuffing:* Season well and toss in a bowl with the bread cubes,
  • cherries, pecans, and herbs. Toss well and moisten with stock. Season
  • with salt and pepper. Should be very flavorful. Make 1 day ahead and
  • cool in the fridge overnight.
  • *Bake: *The next day stuff into turkey and bake according to
  • instructions or in a buttered 9x13 baking dish at 350°F. Cover with
  • aluminum foil and bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover
  • and bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 10 minutes
  • longer. Serve immediately.