Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound loaf rye bread with caraway seeds, cut into 3/4-inch dice (8 cups)
  • 3/4 pound loaf pumpernickel bread, cut into 3/4-inch dice (8 cups)
  • 1 pound smoky kielbasa, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound red cabbage, finely shredded (6 cups)
  • 1 large Granny Smith applepeeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme
  • 4 cups Turkey Stock
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Butter a shallow 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread the bread on 2 large baking sheets and bake until slightly dry, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, cook the kielbasa over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the kielbasa to a large bowl.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter to the skillet along with the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat for 4 minutes.
  • Add the red cabbage, apple, vinegar and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage mixture to the kielbasa.
  • Stir in the toasted bread and Turkey Stock.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the eggs.
  • Spread the stuffing in the prepared baking dish and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • Cover the stuffing with foil and bake until set, about 45 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake until the top is crisp, about 40 minutes longer.
  • Let rest 15 minutes before serving.