Whisky Apple Sausage Stuffing

Whisky Apple Sausage Stuffing

INGREDIENTS

4 Cups Diced Apples

½ Cup Raisins

1 ½ Cup Apple Juice

2 Teaspoons Ground Nutmeg

1/8 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper

1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

1 Teaspoon Chopped Fresh Sage

1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt

1 ½ Cups Melted Butter

¼ Cup Whisky

1 Chopped Medium Shallot

1 Pound Cooked Sausage Links (Remove Casings)

8 Cups Sourdough Stuffing

1 ½ Cups Chopped & Toasted Pecan

In a large bowl combine the apples, raisins, apple juice, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, sage, kosher salt, butter and whiskey. Combine and set aside. In a separate large bowl add the cooked cut up sausage, chopped shallot, sourdough stuffing, pecans and combine. Next add the apple-raisin mixture over the bread and sausage mixture. Mix to combine. Stuff a turkey or whole chicken with the stuffing or transfer the mixture to a well greased loaf pan. Bake in the turkey/chicken or uncovered at 400° F for 45 minutes or until the top is crusted. Remove from the oven and serve. Serves 8