Turkey and Stuffing
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"Turkey and stuffing like Grandma used to make. Sage adds a special pungent flavor to this simple recipe. Adjust the ingredients and cooking time as appropriate for different sized turkeys."
Original recipe yield: 10 servings.
- Prep Time:
- 30 Minutes
- Cook Time:
- 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Ready In:
- 4 Hours
- Servings:
- 10
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INGREDIENTS:
- 1 (12 ounce) package dry bread stuffing mix
- 5 cups water
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 celery, chopped
- 4 tablespoons dried sage
- 12 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
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DIRECTIONS:
- Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the onion, celery and sage. Boil 10 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Stir into the prepared stuffing.
- Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Loosely fill the body and neck cavities with the stuffing mixture.
- Place turkey in a large roasting pan and cook 3 to 3 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the thigh meat is 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the stuffing is at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).
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