Posted on November 18th, 2011 by Sara Moulton | Filed under Episode 208 « Sara's Weeknight Meals Season 2 | Submit Comment
Basic Stuffing
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients…
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon ground sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 cups white bread (or whole wheat bread) (about 1 pound), cut into half inch cubes and toasted in a 400F oven for 5-7 minutes or until slightly golden.
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey


HOW DO YOU DEFROST A TURKEY?
It’s best to thaw your turkey in a refrigerator that’s 40 degrees or cooler. A good rule of thumb is to allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey.
If you’ve run out of time, you can defrost the turkey in a sink filled with cold water. Thaw the turkey breast side down, in its unopened wrapper, in enough cold water to cover it completely. Change the water … 