Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
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1 lb bacon, thick sliced cut into 1-inch cubes semi frozen and use scissors for easy cutting
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 -4 celery ribs, chopped
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1 loaf white bread, more if needed (use fresh or stale but still soft cut into 1-inch cubes. Use a serrated knife so as not to squish it)
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1/2 cup turkey gizzard, boiled and chopped fine
Instructions
- In a large bowl place the bread cubes; set aside. In large skillet, melt butter. Add bacon and sauté until bacon is cooked but not crisp.
- Add onion and celery, cook until the onions are almost translucent and bacon starts to crisp. Do not drain. Remove skillet from stove; allow 10 minutes or so to cool.
- Pour over bread cubes (with optional gizzards) and toss. It should be cool enough now to mix with hands (squishing like making a meatloaf). Stuff and tie turkey or chickens.
- Cook as directed for STUFFED turkey or chicken.