Pork and Chestnut Stuffing Recipe

Name: Pork and Chestnut Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground lean pork; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1/2 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup dry white wine; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 pounds cooked, shelled chestnuts, about 6 cups, cut in half or left whole (see note); 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 tablespoons butter, approximately, plus butter for greasing the dish

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds ground lean pork
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/2 bay leaf
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 pounds cooked, shelled chestnuts, about 6 cups, cut in half or left whole (see note)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tablespoons butter, approximately, plus butter for greasing the dish

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Put the pork in a heavy skillet and cook for five minutes or until the pork loses its raw color, stirring and cutting down with a heavy metal spoon to break up the lumps.
3
Add the onions and continue cooking, stirring, until the onions are wilted, about five minutes.
4
Chop together the half bay leaf and thyme and add this to the pork.
5
Add the wine and cook until the wine is reduced.
6
Add salt and pepper.
7
Add the chestnuts, chicken broth and parsley.
8
Cook, stirring often, about five minutes.
9
Stir in the egg and remove from the heat.
10
Let cool.
11
Stuff and roast the turkey.
12
Butter a baking dish and add any leftover stuffing.
13
Dot the top with about four tablespoons of butter and place in the oven.
14
Bake 30 minutes.
15
Serve the separate stuffing with the carved turkey.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds ground lean pork, 2 cups finely chopped onions, 1/2 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Pork and Chestnut Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pork and Chestnut Stuffing

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