How to Make Stuffing

The three basic ingredients, bread, liquid and seasoning, each have many options that can be used. Together with these ingredients, there are many other ingredients that can be added to produce great flavor and texture. The information below describes some of the options that can be used.

subheading: Ingredient Type Description:

subheading: Bread:

subheading: Most any type of bread will work as long as it has a firm texture and has been dried properly. Using moist bread will result in a soggy stuffing. Some good bread choices are listed below:

White, firm textured

sandwich bread

Wheat

French

Italian

Whole-grain

Rye

Sourdough

Cornbread

Cooking Liquid Some liquids that are used for moistening the stuffing are stock, broth, pan drippings, melted butter, milk, wine, and eggs. Eggs also add firmness. If using wine, do not use too much because it can overpower the flavor of the stuffing.

subheading: Seasonings:

subheading: The most common seasonings used are salt, pepper, and sage, but there are many others that can be added to create different flavors or to compliment other added ingredients. Some common seasonings are listed below:

Salt and pepper

Sage

Poultry seasoning

Thyme

Parsley flakes

Celery salt

Rosemary

Marjoram

Cinnamon

Ground cloves

Nutmeg

Allspice

Vegetables Vegetables can be added for additional flavor. Onions and celery are common ingredients in many recipes but other vegetables can be added to give the stuffing a unique taste and added texture. Some vegetables that are used are carrots, sweet potatoes, red and green peppers, garlic, and chives. The vegetables are only cooked enough to slightly soften so that their flavor is released but they retain a tender-crisp texture. Vegetables Vegetables can be added for additional flavor. Onions and celery are common ingredients in many recipes but other vegetables can be added to give the stuffing a unique taste and added texture. Some vegetables that are used are carrots, sweet potatoes, red and green peppers, garlic, and chives. The vegetables are only cooked enough to slightly soften so that their flavor is released but they retain a tender-crisp texture.

Fruits Fruits add texture and a slight sweetness to the stuffing. Fruits that are commonly used are apples, cranberries, dried apricots, dried plums, raisins, and citrus zest.

Meat The stuffing has a hardy flavor when meat is added. Some of the types of meats used in stuffing are pork sausage, Italian sausage, turkey giblets, ground turkey, ground beef, and oysters.

Other Ingredients Other ingredients are also added to create a variety of flavors and textures. Some of the ingredients used are rice, mushrooms and nuts, such as chestnuts, walnuts, pecans and almonds.

* Note: Many of these ingredients can be mixed and matched to create your own unique flavored stuffing. There may also be other ingredients you feel would be good for adding flavor to the stuffing. The best thing to do is experiment with 1 or 2 new ingredients when you are making the stuffing. Avoid adding more than 2 new ingredients at once so it is easier to determine which ingredients you like and don't like. note: Note: Many of these ingredients can be mixed and matched to create your own unique flavored stuffing. There may also be other ingredients you feel would be good for adding flavor to the stuffing. The best thing to do is experiment with 1 or 2 new ingredients when you are making the stuffing. Avoid adding more than 2 new ingredients at once so it is easier to determine which ingredients you like and don't like.

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