OLD FASHIONED STUFFING WITH GIBLETS

Old Fashioned Stuffing with Giblets image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

GIBLETS
neck & giblets, rinsed
coarse sea salt, such as himalayan
1/4 large red onion, roughly chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
3 Tbsp ground sage
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
STUFFING
1 box (5 oz.) croutons
2 c hot low-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp ground sage
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 large clove garlic, pressed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1/2 large red onion, finely chopped
1 large celery stick, finely chopped

Steps:

1. Place neck and giblets (except liver which is brown and soft) in a saucepan. Add 2/3 water, lots of sea salt, onion, garlic, lots of sage and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for about 2 to 2 ½ hours.
2. About half an hour before turkey is ready, add liver to saucepan.
3. Meanwhile, in a microwavable bowl, add croutons, chicken broth, parsley, sage, basil, oregano, pepper, garlic, celery stick, and onion. Strain turkey giblets and cut in very small pieces. Mix minced giblets with croutons mixture. Put in microwave, cover with Saran Wrap®, for 2 minutes at high; after 40 seconds in the microwave, mix well and put it back for the remaining time.
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