My Favourite Stuffing

My Favourite Stuffing
  • Author: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

This delectable chestnut and prune stuffing is a delightful addition to any holiday feast. The blend of earthy chestnuts, sweet prunes, and aromatic herbs creates a savory dish that perfectly complements your roast turkey. The crispy golden top adds a satisfying crunch to each spoonful, making this stuffing a crowd-pleasing favorite at the dinner table.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 500g/1lb2oz chestnuts
  • 1 whole head celery
  • 1 small onion
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • 12 plump prunes
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • and saltblack pepper
  • the turkey's liver
  • 50g/2oz fresh breadcrumbs

Instructions

  • Make little slits in the chestnuts then blanch or roast them to ease peeling. Simmer the chestnuts in unsalted water until completely tender (15-20 minutes).
  • Drain and leave to cool, then place in a basin and roughly break them up with a fork - you want them crumbled rather than puéed.
  • Sweat the onion and celery in the butter over a medium heat for a few minutes until softened, then add the prunes, chestnuts and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, mix well and cook for a further few minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • When the mixture has cooled a little, mix in the breadcrumbs, liver and egg until all the ingredients are well combined. Pile the mixture into a suitably sized ovenproof dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes in a fairly hot oven (i.e. with the turkey at 180C/350F/Gas 4) until nicely browned and crispy on top
  • Serve slices of the stuffing with the turkey.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 6