Ingredients

6slicesbacon

½cupunsalted butter

1cuponions,chopped

1cupcelery,chopped

½cupcarrots,chopped

1cupleeks,chopped

2oranges

1tbspfresh thyme

1tbspfresh rosemary

salt and pepper

4cupsItalian bread,(day‐old)

Preparation

Sauté bacon in large frying pan till crisp, remove and set aside. Drain oil and wipe pan.

Melt half a cup butter in same pan over medium heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, and leeks; sauté until soft, for about 8 to 10 minutes.

Raise heat and add the orange juice; cook until most of the liquid has reduced. Add the grated orange, herbs, bacon, salt, and pepper to pan and mix well.

Now add 4 cups of day‐old Italian bread cubes to the onion mixture and toss to mix. Adjust seasoning and stuff into turkey, chicken, or duck.