An English twist on Christmas stuffing

This recipe came from one of our community members who picked it up from some of her English friends in London. It’s a great way to explore different ways that people enjoy the season of good tidings, and this stuffing is apparently a delicious way to enjoy a Christmas turkey the “traditional English” way.

Try it out for yourself!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (6 thick slices) of coarsely processed 2 day old bread (grate if you don’t have a processor)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 rashers of fatty bacon, chopped with rind removed
• 1 lemon (rind and juice)
• 1 stalk of celery finely chopped
• 1 cup of coarsely chopped fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, marjoram, sage and basil
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 500g sausage mince (pork and beef)
• 2-3 gherkins (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup of cranberries (optional)
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• Salt, pepper and a little chicken seasoning

Method

1. Mix the coarsely chopped ingredients together and add the lemon rind.
2. Beat the eggs together with several tablespoons of lemon juice and the sherry.
3. With clean hands mix together the sausage mince, coarse ingredients and liquid in a large bowl.
4. Use to stuff the turkey, turkey breast or cook in a muffin tray for individual servings.