National Stuffing Day Date in the current year: November 21, 2024

Stuffing is an edible substance or mixture used to fill a cavity in another food. Many foods can be stuffed, including poultry, fish, pork chops, various vegetables, mishrooms, and eggs. Stuffed turkey or goose is a traditional holiday dish served for dinner on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve.

The traditional turkey stuffing is usually made from dried bread with celery, onion, salt, pepper, and spices and herbs. However, there are many other varieties that may include differend ingredients that provide original shades of flavor.

Think of National Stuffing Day a dress rehearsal for your Thanksgiving dinner, and try to make an unusual stuffing that you have never tasted before. How about caramelized onion and apple stuffing? In a large skillet, melt 1/8 cup butter over medium-low heat. Cook 3 cups thinly sliced onions with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until golden, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl.

In the same skillet, melt 1/8 cup butter over medium heat. Cook 2 cups sliced celery, 3 peeled and chopped Golden Delicious apples, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until softened, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked mixture to the bowl. Add 8 cups cubed rye bread, 1 cup goose stock, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley. Mix well.