How to Make Chestnut Stuffing
Preheat the oven., Cook meat and vegetables., Combine the ingredients., Cover and bake., Remove the stuffing when it is brown on top., Serve.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat the oven.
Set the temperature of the oven to 180°C/350ºF. -
Step 2: Cook meat and vegetables.
Place the saucepan over a high temperature and when very hot, add a bit of the oil and the sausage meat, trying to break it up as much as possible.
When slightly brown, add the onions, celery, carrots, and the rest of the oil and cook for about 8 minutes.
Stir in the chestnuts, cook for a few minutes more and remove from the heat. , Transfer the meat mixture into the bowl and add the bread, raisins, thyme, parsley, honey, and eggs.
Season with salt and pepper and mix together.
Add a little chicken stock, just enough to dampen the stuffing and let it soak for 5 minutes. , After a few minutes, place the moistened stuffing into the pan and level it with a spoon.
Cover with aluminum foil and place into the oven for 30 minutes.
After this time remove it from the oven and, discard the foil and return it to the oven to cook for a further 15 minutes. , To speed up the process, put it under the grill for a minute or two.
It should have a slightly puffy appearance, be crispy on the outside, and juicy and moist in the center. , Serve this when it's still hot.
It's now ready for the table. -
Step 3: Combine the ingredients.
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Step 4: Cover and bake.
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Step 5: Remove the stuffing when it is brown on top.
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Step 6: Serve.
Detailed Guide
Set the temperature of the oven to 180°C/350ºF.
Place the saucepan over a high temperature and when very hot, add a bit of the oil and the sausage meat, trying to break it up as much as possible.
When slightly brown, add the onions, celery, carrots, and the rest of the oil and cook for about 8 minutes.
Stir in the chestnuts, cook for a few minutes more and remove from the heat. , Transfer the meat mixture into the bowl and add the bread, raisins, thyme, parsley, honey, and eggs.
Season with salt and pepper and mix together.
Add a little chicken stock, just enough to dampen the stuffing and let it soak for 5 minutes. , After a few minutes, place the moistened stuffing into the pan and level it with a spoon.
Cover with aluminum foil and place into the oven for 30 minutes.
After this time remove it from the oven and, discard the foil and return it to the oven to cook for a further 15 minutes. , To speed up the process, put it under the grill for a minute or two.
It should have a slightly puffy appearance, be crispy on the outside, and juicy and moist in the center. , Serve this when it's still hot.
It's now ready for the table.
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