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Turkey with Cherry Stuffing

8 bacon strips, diced
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
7 ounces unseasoned stuffing cubes
1-3/4 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)
Melted butter

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted
spoon to paper towels; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute celery
and onion in the drippings until tender. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing
cubed, broth, sage, thyme, pepper and salt. Stir in the bacon, celery mixture
and cherries. Just before baking, loosely stuff the turkey. Skewer turkey
openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting
pan. Brush with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 7, 2008

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Turkey with Cherry Stuffing cont.

or until a meat thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the
stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. Cover loosely with foil if
turkey browns too quickly. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before
removing stuffing and carving turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for
gravy.

Yield: 10-12 servings.