1/2 cup dry white wine, chicken or vegetable stock (to
make your own, vegetable stock ), or water
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon
dried thyme, plus several sprigs fresh thyme if
available
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
How to make
Bacon-Nut Stuffing
If you’re using slab bacon, cut it into 1/2-inch
cubes; if you’re using sliced bacon, coarsely chop it. Cook
the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring or
turning until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain, dry, and
crumble.
Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the fat from the
pan and, still over medium heat, cook the chopped
onion, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the
garlic, bread crumbs, nuts, wine, thyme, bay leaf, and
bacon and remove from the heat. Season to taste with
salt—you may not need any—and pepper.
Pack into a chicken or turkey if you like before
roasting or just bake in an ovenproof glass or enameled
baking dish for about 45 minutes at 350–400 F. (Or you
can cook it up to 3 days in advance and just warm it up
right before dinner.)
MAKES: At least 6 servings (enough for a 6-pound bird)