"We've combined two holiday heavy hitters ? chestnut stuffing and sausage stuffing ? into one delicious dish. We call for bacon in addition to fresh pork to bring in a bit of smokiness...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (1 1/4-pound) loaf country-style bread, crust discarded and bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes (8 cups)
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1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
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3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
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3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
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1 pound bulk pork sausage
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1 turkey liver (optional), coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup Cognac or other brandy
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1 cup turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
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2 large eggs
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1 (14- to 15-oz) jar peeled cooked whole chestnuts, coarsely crumbled (3 cups)
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage, crumbled
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1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper