Anadama Bread and Fig Stuffing with Celery and Cracklings Recipe

Name: Anadama Bread and Fig Stuffing with Celery and Cracklings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 loaves Corn and Semolina Anadama Bread; 3 pounds old-fashioned salt pork, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 2 pounds onions, coarsely chopped; 14 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped herbsa mix of thyme, rosemary and sage leaves; 1 1/2 pounds celery hearts, coarsely chopped; 1/2 pound moist and plump dried black Mission figs; 2 cups Muscat; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon Bell's poultry seasoning; 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 2 cups Rich Turkey Stock; 2 heaping cups chopped parsley

Servings: persons

2 loaves Corn and Semolina Anadama Bread
3 pounds old-fashioned salt pork, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 pounds onions, coarsely chopped
14 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup chopped herbsa mix of thyme, rosemary and sage leaves
1 1/2 pounds celery hearts, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound moist and plump dried black Mission figs
2 cups Muscat
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon Bell's poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
2 cups Rich Turkey Stock
2 heaping cups chopped parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 375.
2
Spread the bread on 2 baking sheets and toast in the oven for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry.
3
Transfer to a large bowl.
4
Rinse the salt pork and remove the rinds.
5
Cut the salt pork into 1/2-inch dice and transfer to a large enameled cast-iron casserole.
6
Cook over low heat until the fat has been rendered and the cracklings are golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.
7
Drain the cracklings and add them to the bread in the bowl.
8
Pour off all but 2/3 cup of the fat from the casserole.
9
Add the onions, garlic and herbs along with half of the celery hearts.
10
Cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 15 minutes.
11
Add to the bread in the bowl.
12
In a medium saucepan, simmer the figs in the Muscat over low heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
13
Pour the figs and Muscat over the bread and add the salt, poultry seasoning and pepper.
14
Add the raw celery hearts, Rich Turkey Stock and parsley and toss lightly until thoroughly mixed.
15
Taste for seasoning.

948

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 loaves Corn and Semolina Anadama Bread, 3 pounds old-fashioned salt pork, sliced 1/2 inch thick, 2 pounds onions, coarsely chopped, 14 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Anadama Bread and Fig Stuffing with Celery and Cracklings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Anadama Bread and Fig Stuffing with Celery and Cracklings

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