How to Make Roast Turkey With Tasty Chestnut Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast turkey with tasty chestnut stuffing is a classic dish that signifies the most festive of occasions. Whether it's the centerpiece of a Thanksgiving feast or a holiday gathering, the aroma of a perfectly roasted turkey fills the air and brings everyone together around the table. This recipe combines the succulent flavors of a juicy turkey with a delectable chestnut stuffing, creating a meal that is both impressive and comforting.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chestnuts
  • 2 cups butter
  • 2 cups minced onion
  • 2 cups minced celery
  • 10 cups dried bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried savory
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 12 pounds whole turkey, neck and giblets removed
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • With a sharp knife cut a cross on the flat side of each chestnut. Simmer, covered with water, in a saucepan for 5 minutes. Drain. While hot, remove the shells and inner brown skins. Cover with fresh water. Boil for 20 to 30 minutes until tender. Drain. Chop coarsely.
  • To prepare the stuffing, melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onions and celery, and cook until tender. Thoroughly mix in bread crumbs and chestnuts. Season with thyme, marjoram, savory, and rosemary.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Wash turkey with cold water, and pat dry. Rub salt and pepper into body cavities. Loosely spoon stuffing into body cavities. Close skin with skewers or kitchen twine, and tie drumsticks together. Place turkey on a rack in a medium roasting pan.
  • Roast turkey 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until internal temperature of thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and stuffing reaches 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). A foil tent may be placed over the turkey during the last half of roasting time to avoid over browning. Remove from oven, place on platter, and allow the turkey to stand for 20 minutes before carving.
  • Nutrition

    1103 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 262mg
    • Sodium: 838mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 79g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 221mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 1173mg