STUFF IT!!

[sally]

This year one of my brothers is making everything so I have no idea what will be in the stuffing this year.

Probally feces particles and dandruff.

[QueenBee]

Thanksgiving is the day I do not vary from tradition. Turkey, stuffing, taters, cranberries and pie.
Mine is my moms stuffing. Kind of a Polish/Italian fusion I think. Bread, sausage, chopped celery, sage, a bit of broth for moisture and pop as much as I can inside the bird. Any extra gets put in a casserole dish with the neck, and some extra turkey parts on top. Oh, yeah..I also cook and then chop up the giblets into it.

And Oh, by the way....I think I may be haunted by LC's spirit this year..I went for CANNED cranberries. ***GASP***

[Clang McFly]

This year one of my brothers is making everything so I have no idea what will be in the stuffing this year.

Probally feces particles and dandruff.

No, its not being made by you.

Happy Thanksgiving, fat old bitch!

[Maggot]

Researchers have found a new smell, which makes me think that Clang has finally gone out for a walk.

[ramseycat]

My mom used to make Giblet Gravy. I would never eat it. No way I am eating gravy with organ bits floating in it. Freakin nasty.

[Duchess]

organ bits floating in it

*heaving*

[sally]

This year one of my brothers is making everything so I have no idea what will be in the stuffing this year.

Probally feces particles and dandruff.

No, its not being made by you.

Happy Thanksgiving, fat old bitch!

Happy Thanksgiving to you too, you poor, potato headed fuck.

[blueberryhill]

I saute onions and celery in butter, make a batch of cornbread, and also use a 2-3 slices of old bread (any kind) Mix together and i use drippings
from turkey throughout cooking to moisten dressing. i also cook giblets in pot of water to make some broth to add to dressing. this broth and drippings i use for basis of very rich gravy as I use cream (you could use half and half). The pan of giblets makes good broth but it will cook down so keep adding water so you have enough broth for dressing and gravy and of course turkey drippings. Use the
usual seasonings, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning, etc. This reminds me i completely forgot to buy some of L.C's seasoning for dressing.
i add giblets to my gravy but i see that some of you don't like them so toss them. Dressing should be very moist, but don't overdo it. the
cornbread gives dressing a lighter texture IMO. You can also use the canned/boxed chicken broth to add moisture to dressing.

[username]

Cook the stuffing outside of the turkey for health's sake . You can stuff the bird with all kinds of things for flavor (onion, apple, orange, spices) but there's no reason to actually cook stuffing in the bird. Use broth or something to flavor your stuffing.

[HairOfTheDog]

Cook the stuffing outside of the turkey for health's sake . You can stuff the bird with all kinds of things for flavor (onion, apple, orange, spices) but there's no reason to actually cook stuffing in the bird. Use broth or something to flavor your stuffing.

I hadn't heard of any health risks associated with stuffing the bird, so I checked it out. Mostly found articles that said stuffing it makes the Turkey have to cook longer and can dry it out. Did see a few that said if the turkey and stuffing don't hit 160 degrees internally, it could get some people sick.

Thanks user, we're going shopping soon and decided on the ingredients, now I'm not sure whether to stuff or not! Guess I'll let the feasters decide.

Hope you're having a great time.

[Duchess]

I've heard of the risks of stuffing the bird but I've eaten it that way my entire life & have never suffered any ill effects. I think many people would agree with that. Like anything, one just has to use common sense and make sure it's cooked properly.

[OnBendedKnee]

Cook the stuffing outside of the turkey for health's sake . You can stuff the bird with all kinds of things for flavor (onion, apple, orange, spices) but there's no reason to actually cook stuffing in the bird. Use broth or something to flavor your stuffing.

Outside the bird, it's dressing.
Inside the bird it is stuffing.

A fine distinction, to be sure- but one that is sorely missed in our society.

[username]

Good point OBK.

My mom used to make stuffing but for years I've been making/eating dressing. I just don't see any flavor benefits by putting it in the bird. In fact, my mom's stuffing was kind of gummy. Yuk.

[septic]

I always put my stuffing inside the poultry. It doesn't dry out as much if cooked that way.

[JsMom]

[JsMom]

[Maggot]

Use some bell's seasoning LC would have liked that.

[sally]

My parents always stuffed the bird and I never got sick, but I guess I care more about my own kids than they did me. I won't risk them getting sick just because the bird looks more fancy when it's stuffed.

[septic]

If anyone's interested.

http://www.helpwithcooking.com/cooking-p...ultry.html

[Duchess]

Jesus. I can't believe I had the nerve to tell people to make sure something is cooked properly.