Turkey with Apple and Walnut Stuffing
This is a great way to serve your Christmas Turkey!
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 2 Tbsp thyme
- 5 good pork sausages, grilled, skins removed
- 1 cup each: lightly toasted
- chopped walnuts, white bread cubes or cooked rice
- pinch salt, pepper & nutmeg
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4kg-5kg turkey, defrosted
- 6-8 rashers streaky bacon
Method
Making the Stuffing
- Sauté the onion and celery in oil, until softened. Add the apple.
- Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the thyme. Cut the sausages into 2cm chunks. Combine with the onion mixture, walnuts, bread or rice, seasonings and egg.
- Remove the turkey giblets. Wipe inside and out with a paper towel. Spoon stuffing into the neck and body cavities. Truss or tie to keep a good shape.
Cooking the Turkey
- Place breast-side up in an oiled roasting pan. Cover the breast with bacon. Add a cup of water to the pan. Lightly cover turkey with foil or an oven bag.
- Roast according to packet instructions, usually about 3¼ - 3½ hours.
- Excellent served with roasted or new potatoes, minted peas, asparagus and gravy.
