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Chestnut, Prune, and Pancetta Stuffing

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Chestnut, Prune, and Pancetta Stuffing

Chestnut, Prune, and Pancetta Stuffing

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Equipment

  • Chef's Knife - A versatile kitchen knife designed for chopping various ingredients like chestnuts, prunes, pancetta, and vegetables evenly.

  • Food Processor - A powerful appliance that can finely chop or puree ingredients such as chestnuts and prunes quickly.

  • Cutting Board - A sturdy surface for preparing and cutting a variety of foods including fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, and herbs.

  • Measuring Cups & Spoons - Essential tools for precise measurements in baking and cooking, important for accurate ingredient amounts.

  • Baking Dish - A shallow bakeware used to roast or layer dishes in the oven such as stuffed chestnuts and pancetta.

  • Oven Thermometer - Ensures correct oven temperature for even cooking of dishes like stuffed meats and vegetables.

  • Roasting Rack - A metal rack that elevates food, allowing air to circulate around it for more even roasting.

  • Silicone Baking Mat - Provides a non-stick surface in the oven, preventing sticking during baking of stuffed dishes.

  • Pastry Brush - Used for applying fats like butter or oil on ingredients before roasting to add flavor and moisture.

  • Digital Kitchen Scale - Offers precise weight measurements, crucial for accurate recipe preparation.

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 1/2-lb) sourdough loaf, cut into 1/3-inch dice (18 cups)

  • 1 lb coarsely chopped pancetta slices (about 3 cups)

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

  • 3 cups chopped celery (5 to 6 ribs)

  • 4 cups chopped onions (2 large)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 3 (7- to 8-oz) jars peeled cooked whole chestnuts, halved (4 cups)

  • 3/4 lb pitted prunes (2 cups), quartered

  • 5 cups turkey stock , heated to liquefy, or reduced-sodium chicken broth (40 fl oz)

  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • a 4-quart shallow ovenproof baking dish (15 by 10 by 2 inches)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
2

Instruction 2

Scatter bread in a single layer in 2 large shallow baking pans (17 by 12 inches) and toast, stirring once or twice and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden and dry, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a very large bowl.
3

Instruction 3

Cook pancetta in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Add butter and heat until melted, then add celery and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes. Stir in sage, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute. Add pancetta mixture along with chestnuts and prunes to bowl containing bread. Whisk together stock and eggs, then stir into bread mixture until combined well. Transfer to baking dish (stuffing will mound above dish).
4

Instruction 4

Bake, loosely covered with a buttered sheet of foil (buttered side down) 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake until top is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.
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