How to Make Oyster Stuffing

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Surf and turf for stuffing? Why not? Oyster stuffing is a classic old-fashioned dish that today seems different and exciting. Make it for Thanksgiving or whenever you roast a turkey or chicken. Yields about 10 cups.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Groceries
  • Chef's Knives
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oyster Knives
  • Skillets
  • Spatulas
  • Strainers
  • Wire Whisks
  • 2 8-oz. cans oysters
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 medium celery ribs with leaves, chopped
  • 1 15 oz. bag seasoned stuffing bread cubes
  • 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
  • 3 c. turkey stock preferably homemade
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. poultry seasoning

Step1
Drain two 8-oz. cans of shucked oysters and reserve juice.
Step2
Cut oysters in half if they are large. Set aside.
Step3
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step4
Place the onion/celery/butter mixture in a bowl and add bread, oysters and parsley.
Step5
Take reserved oyster juice and add to turkey stock so that you have 2 1/2 cups of liquid.
Step6
Drizzle enough oyster-turkey stock mixture over the bread mixture until it is just moist. Season with poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
Step7
Use stuffing as desired.

Tips & Warnings

  • To use your own bread instead of the prepared cubes, tear 1 lb. of bread into cubes and dry them out in a 350 degree F oven for 20-30 minutes. Add your own fresh herbs such as thyme, sage, savory, or rosemary to season the bread.

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