Cranberry, Orange & Chestnut Stuffing
This stuffing is definitely one of my favourites - it is a must for Christmas.  It is a rich and fruity stuffing  with tangy cranberries, zesty orange, apple and nutty-tasting roasted chestnuts all wrapped in bacon.  Delicious!
Servings: 8 yield(s)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion (peeled & finely chopped)
  • 1 granny smith apple (peeled, cored & finely chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp dried sage
  • 450 g sausagemeat
  • 1 small handful of cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 small handful of cooked chesnuts (finely chopped)
  • 1 orange (zest only)
  • sea salt & pepper (freshly ground)
  • 8 rashers of streaky bacon
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/170°C Fan/Gas mark 5.
  2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion and apple until softened. Add the dried sage and gently fry for a further minute. Set aside to cool
  3. In a large bowl add the sausagemeat, cranberries, chestnuts, orange zest and onion mixture. Season to taste. Mix through with your hands until fully combined and shape into a rectangle shape.
  4. Wrap the sausagemeat with the bacon rashers, four around the centre and four around the ends to secure. Turn over and place on a baking tray.
  5. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.