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                       SAVORY SAUERKRAUT STUFFING

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       tb           Butter
  1       c            Diced celery
  1       c            Diced red onion
  1       t            Thyme
  1       lb           Sauerkraut, rinsed and
                       -thoroughly drained
  1       c            Chicken broth
  1       c            Ham, diced small
    1/2   c            Pitted, chopped black olives
    1/3   c            Toasted walnut pieces
    3/4   c            Chopped parsley
  4       c            Day-old white bread, diced
                       -into 1/2" cubes
    1/4   ts           Black pepper

  Melt butter in a large skillet. Add celery, onions
 and thyme. Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes until
 onion and celery are tender. Add sauerkraut and cook 5
 minutes more to blend flavors. Add broth and simmer 10
 minutes.
  Toss sauerkraut mixture with all remaining
 ingredients, make sure to completely coat and moisten
 bread.
  If cooking the stuffing outside the bird, sprinkle an
 extra 1/2 cup of chicken broth on top and cover with
 foil. Bake at 350 deg F for 30 minutes. Uncover and
 bake another 15 minutes to brown.
  Makes 8 cups, enough for 1 large turkey, 2 roasting
 chickens, a goose, or 2 ducks.

 Source: "Best Recipes"



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