Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

• 3 qts of slightly stale chewy bread torn into
  1inch pieces
• 2 cups of diced onions or leeks
• 1⁄4 cup + 2 tablespoons of melted duck fat,
  butter or olive oil
• 1lb Sage and Onion Sausage, Fennel or
  other mild sausage.
• 1 qt turkey, duck or chicken broth
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Optional: 3 cups of roasted diced pumpkin,
  sautéed wild mushrooms or apples, 2 cups
  grated parmesan, chopped sage, savory,
  thyme or whatever else takes your fancy.

Instructions

1. In a saute pan over medium heat, sweat the onions or leeks in 2 tablespoons of
   duck fat, butter or olive oil. Cook until tender, season with salt.
2. In a large bowl mix the bread, cooked onions or leeks, and remaining melted
   duck fat well.
3. Break the sausage into walnut size blobs and add 1 cup of the broth along with
   any other optional ingredients. Mix gently.
4. Place the mixture into a baking dish just barely deep enough to accommodate
   your stuffing, pour the remaining broth over the stuffing (top with a little grated
   parmesan, should your heart desire) and loosely cover with foil.
5. Bake in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours. Remove the foil and
   allow to brown for another 30-40 minutes.