Oatmeal Poultry Stuffing

1. 1

   Dice onion to 1/4 inch pieces.

2. 2

   Dice garlic to very small pieces.

3. 3

   Dry mix oatmeal, salt, pepper, sage, onion, and garlic.

4. 4

   Knead in the vegetable shortening, then knead in half of the butter. If consistency is not sticking together to form a clump when kneading, then continue to add butter in 1 tbs. increments. Increase amount of butter if necessary.

5. 5

   Fluff mixture so it isn't hard-packed, and then stuff bird with mixture.

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   On edit: I generally cook turkey slower and longer than most and add water to the pan for gravy use. I baste it several times throughout and shoot the water with a squeeze bulb type baster directly into the bird's cavity to keep the dressing moist.

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