French Bread Pork and Sage Dressing
French Bread Pork and Sage Dressing
6 Servings
120 min Cook Time
A savory stuffing dish featuring ground pork, sage, and other aromatics, served with sliced French bread. This classic dressing recipe combines pork, vegetables, and bread for a rich, flavorful side dish or main course.
Ingredients
French bread1 lb
(500g)
butter2 tbsp, unsalted, or as needed
(90g)
pork1 lb, ground (minced)
(500g)
sage2 tsp, crushed dried sage leaves
(0g)
salt1 tsp
(0g)
black pepper1/2 tsp, freshly ground
(0g)
cayenne pepper1/8 tsp
(0g)
yellow onion2/3 cup, diced
(150g)
celery1/3 cup, diced
(90g)
apple1 small, peeled, cored, and chopped
(0g)
green grapes1 cup, seedless, stemmed
(185g)
chicken stock1 cup, preferably homemade (recipe on page 13)
(120g)
eggs4 whole, lightly beaten
(0g)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide
  1. 1

    Preheat an oven to 150°F (65°C). Slice or tear the bread, including the crust, into small-sized pieces. Place in a baking dish and set in the oven.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons butter. Add the pork and stir, breaking it up with a fork until it is not big enough to pinch. Add the sage, salt, black pepper and cayenne and continue stirring and tossing until lightly browned, 5-7 minutes longer. Using a slotted spoon transfer the meat to a plate, leaving the drippings in the pan.

    Timer: 7m
  3. 3

    Add the onion and celery to the pan, adding butter if needed, and stir and toss over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the chopped apple and grapes and stir until coated. Pour in the chicken stock and heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the cooked meat and stir until everything is warm.

    Timer: 2m
  4. 4

    Put the bread crumbs into a large bowl. In a separate bowl stir together the eggs and chicken stock and whisk. While gently reading the crumbs, gradually add the stock-egg mixture. The crumbs should be evenly moistened.

  5. 5

    Mix in the reserved meat and the apple-grape mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spoon loosely into the prepared baking dish. Place in the oven and bake until golden, 40-50 minutes.

    Timer: 50m