Roast Turkey With Tasty Chestnut Stuffing
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Recipe Summary Roast Turkey With Tasty Chestnut Stuffing
Simple but seriously yummy.Ingredients | Tare Recipe Serious Eats2 pounds chestnuts2 cups butter2 cups minced onion2 cups minced celery10 cups dried bread crumbs1 teaspoon dried thyme1 teaspoon dried marjoram1 teaspoon dried savory1 teaspoon dried rosemary12 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets removedsalt and freshly ground black pepper to tasteDirectionsWith a sharp knife cut a cross on the flat side of each chestnut. Simmer, covered with water, in a saucepan for 5 minutes. Drain. While hot, remove the shells and inner brown skins. Cover with fresh water. Boil for 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain. Chop coarsely.To prepare the stuffing, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions and celery, and cook until tender. Thoroughly mix in bread crumbs and chestnuts. Season with thyme, marjoram, savory, and rosemary.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Wash turkey with cold water, and pat dry. Rub salt and pepper into body cavities. Loosely spoon stuffing into body cavities. Close skin with skewers or kitchen twine, and tie drumsticks together. Place turkey on a rack in a medium roasting pan.Roast turkey 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until internal temperature of thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). A foil tent may be placed over the turkey during the last half of roasting time to avoid over browning. Remove from oven, place on platter, and allow the turkey to stand for 20 minutes before carving.Info | Tare Recipe Serious Eatsprep: 45 mins cook: 4 hrs 30 mins additional: 15 mins total: 5 hrs 30 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 servings
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