Chestnut, Prune, and Pancetta Stuffing Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (1 1/2-lb) sourdough loaf, cut into 1/3-inch dice (18 cups)
1 lb coarsely chopped pancetta slices (about 3 cups)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tbsp
3 cups chopped celery (5 to 6 ribs)
4 cups chopped onions (2 large)
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 (7- to 8-oz) jars peeled cooked whole chestnuts, halved (4 cups)
3/4 lb pitted prunes (2 cups), quartered
5 cups turkey stock , heated to liquefy, or reduced-sodium chicken broth (40 fl oz)
4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions:

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
Scatter bread in a single layer in 2 large shallow baking pans (17 by 12 inches) and toast, stirring once or twice and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden and dry, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a very large bowl.
Cook pancetta in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Add butter and heat until melted, then add celery and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes. Stir in sage, salt, and pepper and cook 1 minute. Add pancetta mixture along with chestnuts and prunes to bowl containing bread. Whisk together stock and eggs, then stir into bread mixture until combined well. Transfer to baking dish (stuffing will mound above dish).
Bake, loosely covered with a buttered sheet of foil (buttered side down) 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake until top is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Cooks' notes: Stuffing, without stock-and-egg mixture, can be assembled (but not baked) 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Stir in stock mixture, then proceed with recipe. Stuffing can be baked 6 hours ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, loosely covered. Reheat, covered, in a preheated 400°F oven until hot, about 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2506.91 Kcal (10496 kJ)
Calories from fat	270.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.07g	46%
Cholesterol	132.9mg	44%
Sodium	43571.94mg	1815%
Potassium	11959.39mg	254%
Total Carbs	151.25g	50%
Sugars	13.7g	55%
Dietary Fiber	2.77g	11%
Protein	311.31g	623%
Vitamin C	10.6mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	101.6mg	564%
Calcium	102.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	10.29 Kcal (43 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.12g	46%
Cholesterol	0.55mg	44%
Sodium	178.85mg	1815%
Potassium	49.09mg	254%
Total Carbs	0.62g	50%
Sugars	0.06g	55%
Dietary Fiber	0.01g	11%
Protein	1.28g	623%
Iron	0.4mg	564%
Calcium	0.4mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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