tom turkey stuffing

How To Make tom turkey stuffing

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  Step 1
  After the turkey has been thawed, rinse well outside and inside. Be sure to remove packets of giblets from within the turkey. Drain well and pat dry. Place on a tray.
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  Step 2
  In a large fry pan, melt one stick of butter/margarine. Add the celery and onions and saute until just a little soft. Remove from pan and set aside.
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  Step 3
  Add the sausage and start to break up into small pieces. Cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat. Place in a strainer to remove the grease. Let sausage cool. When cool, place in food processor and pulse until it is in small pieces. You don't want it too fine.
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  Step 4
  Return sausage to fry pan; add the celery/onion mixture. Add salt, pepper, parsley, and poultry seasoning. Mix well and taste.
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  Step 5
  In a very large bowl, place the bread cubes. Add the sausage mixture and mix to incorporate.
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  Step 6
  In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add 1 cup of the chicken stock. Mix well. Pour over the stuffing mix. Toss to moisten the cubes. Add more broth to make the cubes moist, but not wet. You may need more broth to reach this stage. Adjust seasonings to your liking.
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  Step 7
  Put the stuffing in the turkey cavity and neck area. Be sure not to overstuff as the bread is going to swell and you don't want it to explode. Any leftover stuffing can be made into balls and placed in a cupcake tin for cooking later.
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  Step 8
  Combine one stick of butter/margarine in a saucepan and melt. Add paprika, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix well. Let cool.
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  Step 9
  Then with your hands, massage the mixture into the turkey skin.
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  Step 10
  Proceed to bake as you normally do. Remember that you have to add 30-60 minutes more to the cooking time due to the stuffing in the turkey.
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