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Cider, Bacon, and Golden Raisin Stuffing

This cider, bacon, and golden raisin stuffing is a sophisticated take on a classic side dish, offering a wonderful balance of savoury, sweet, and smoky flavours. By using a mix of country-style and whole grain bread, the dish achieves a robust texture that holds up perfectly against the moisture of the reduced apple cider and tangy vinegar-soaked raisins. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a high-protein accompaniment to their roast, thanks to the generous addition of thick-cut smoked bacon and fresh eggs.

Perfectly suited for a festive Christmas dinner or a special Sunday roast, this homemade stuffing can be partially prepared a day in advance to save time in the kitchen. The combination of Granny Smith or Gala apples with fresh herbs like thyme and flat-leaf parsley provides a bright, autumnal finish. Serve it alongside roasted poultry or pork to elevate your traditional meal with a moreish, gourmet twist.

Ingredients for Cider, Bacon, and Golden Raisin Stuffing

  • 60g (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan

  • 1 (3/4-pound) loaf country bread, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 1925ml )

  • 1 (1/2-pound) loaf whole grain bread, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 600g )

  • 900g apple cider

  • 110g golden raisins (about 110g )

  • 120ml aceto di sidro di mele

  • 450g thick-cut smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces

  • 1 large head of celery, stalks chopped (about 3 cups), whole leaves reserved

  • 2 Gala or Honeycrisp apples, cored, coarsely chopped

  • 4 large shallots, coarsely chopped (about 300g )

  • 2 spicchi d'aglio, tritati finemente

  • 2 cucchiaini di timo tritato

  • 1 1/2 cucchiaini di sale kosher

  • 3/4 cucchiaini di pepe nero macinato fresco

  • 3/4 di tazza di prezzemolo piatto tritato grossolanamente

  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed

  • 2 uova grandi

How to make Cider, Bacon, and Golden Raisin Stuffing

Preheat oven to 325ºF. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish.

Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Toast, stirring occasionally, until dry and crisp, 25–30 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a very large bowl.

Meanwhile, bring cider to a boil in a large wide pot and cook until reduced to 350ml , about 40 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Bring raisins, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water just to a simmer in a small skillet over medium heat to warm through. Transfer to a small bowl; let cool, then drain.

Cook bacon in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain (do not wipe out skillet).

Heat 60g butter in same skillet over medium-high until melted. Add chopped celery stalks, apples, shallots, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10–12 minutes.

Add celery mixture, celery leaves, raisins, bacon, and parsley to bread cubes and toss to combine. Mix in reserved cider and 300ml broth.

Beat eggs in a small bowl, then stir into stuffing; add more broth if stuffing is dry. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake stuffing until cooked through and golden brown on top, about 1 hour.

Stuffing mixture can be prepared up until step before adding the eggs 1 day ahead; cover and chill.

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