Turkey and Stuffing
Turkey and sage 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.
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare stuffing according to package directions, and set aside in a large bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir in onion, celery, and sage. Boil 10 minutes, or until onion is soft. Stir into prepared stuffing.
- Rinse turkey, and pat dry. Loosely fill body and neck cavities with 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 stuffing is at least 165 degrees F (75 degrees C).