Pork & Apple Stuffing

Thanksgiving dinner is just not the same without the stuffing. This year, you can make your own home made gluten free version that is just as delicious as the original.

Ingredients:

Croutons:

• 1/2 loaf gluten free bread, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Bell No Salt Turkey Seasoning
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Stuffing:

• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 apple, granny smith, peeled and diced
• 1 c chicken stock (plus a little extra if needed)
• 1/2 stick butter (promise)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Bell No Salt Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions for Croutons:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Place diced bread in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, tossing as you go for more coverage
Mix the spices in another smaller bowl to combine, then sprinkle onto croutons. Try to get even coverage
Spread croutons out on cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted
*Note: These can be made ahead of time and stored in a sealed container for a few days until ready to use

Directions for Stuffing:
Brown ground pork and set aside.
In the same pan, add onions, celery, carrot and apple. Saute until all veggies are translucent and softened.
Melt butter/promise in with the veggies. Stir in seasonings and 1 cup broth. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan. Turn off heat.
Place croutons, ground pork, and veggie/broth mixture into a large bowl. Toss lightly to combine. If needed add more chicken stock or water.
This can stuff a turkey up to 15 lbs, or can be cooked separately in its own casserole, just get it into the stove about an hour before the turkey is done so it will all come out at the same time.

Note: If cooking separately, cover with aluminum foil and remove the foil 10 minutes before done to brown the top.