Lunenburg Sauerkraut Dressing For Turkey Recipes

PUMPERNICKEL TURKEY HERO

Steps:

• Cut bread in half horizontally; spread salad dressing over cut sides. On the bottom half, layer the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, half of the cheese and half of the turkey. Top with remaining cheese and turkey. Replace bread top. Cut into wedges.

SAUERKRAUT STUFFING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the potatoes and onion in butter until onion is tender (potatoes will still be firm). Remove from the heat. Stir in the sauerkraut, parsley and seasonings. , Stuff chicken cavity; place on a rack in roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, at 375° for 2 hours or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. , Measure 3/4 cup of the pan drippings; pour into a saucepan. Combine water and flour; add to drippings. Cook and stir until gravy boils; boil 1 minute. Serve with the chicken.

GRILLED TURKEY REUBEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Warm the sauerkraut and turkey, separately, in a microwave-safe bowls for 30-seconds; set aside. Spread butter generously on one side of each slice of rye bread, then spread the thousand island dressing on the other side. Divide the sauerkraut, turkey, and Swiss cheese on two slice of bread with the butter-side down. Stack the remaining two slices of bread with the butter-side up on top.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Arrange the sandwiches on the skillet and grill until lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes on each side.

LUNENBURG SAUERKRAUT DRESSING (FOR TURKEY)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine sauerkraut, onion, apples, brown sugar, pepper and savory. Loosely pack into turkey cavity - it shouldn't be more than 3/4 full since the dressing will expand. Fasten with skewers or sew to close cavity.
• Place turkey in roasting pan, tuck wings under bird, tie legs together and rub oil over skin. Loosely "tent" with foil, and roast at 325F for 3 1/2 - 3 3/4 hours. Remove foil and baste frequently during the last hour.
• Bird is done when drumstick moves easiy in the joint. Let stand, covered for 15 minutes before carving. This recipe makes enough to stuff a 10-12 lb. turkey.

TURKEY REUBEN

Steps:

• For the 18,000 Island dressing: Roughly chop the pickled jalapeños and Quick Pickles and add them to the mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add the ketchup, mustard, granulated garlic, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and set aside.
• For the reubens: Preheat a griddle over low heat. Butter one side of each piece of bread and place butter-side down on the griddle. Toast until browned. Meanwhile, add the turkey to the griddle in piles to warm. Add the sauerkraut in 2 separate bundles to the same griddle. Spoon a generous amount of dressing on top of the sauerkraut and cover each with 2 slices of Swiss cheese. Cover with a lid or large inverted bowl to warm and allow the cheese to melt, about 30 seconds. Add the Quick Pickle brine to the griddle and cover to allow the cheese to steam and fully melt.
• Place the sauerkraut on top of the turkey, then remove it to a slice of toasted rye. Top with a second piece of toasted rye. Slice in half on the diagonal and plate the sandwich on top of sweet potato fries to prevent the bottom of the sandwich from steaming, and to catch any drippage. Enjoy warm.
• Add the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, salt, garlic, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sugar has dissolved, then add the cucumbers and dill to a heatproof container and pour over the pickling liquid. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.

TURKEY SAUSAGE WITH FENNEL SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning, until browned all over, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until the sausages are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool, then slice into 2-inch pieces.
• Reduce the heat under the skillet to medium; add the butter and caraway seeds and cook, stirring, until the butter is melted. Add the fennel and apple and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the sauerkraut and sausage slices and cook, stirring, until the sauerkraut is warmed through, about 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with fennel fronds.

NEWFOUNDLAND DRESSING FOR TURKEY

Steps:

• Tear bread slices up and place them in a food processor. Pulse until crumbs, not chunks. Remove crumbs and place in medium bowl.
• Add onion, celery, apple, savoury and ginger, and mix well.
• Add melted butter and mix again. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• NOTE: This can also be placed in foil and heated through for 10 minutes, if not stuffing turkey or if there is extra dressing.
• NOTE: A popular Newfie post-turkey meal is "Chips, dressing, and gravy" in which the leftover dressing is placed on top of french fries and then covered in gravy. A sort of Newfie poutine.

SAUERKRAUT-STUFFED SLOW-COOKED PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Place pork roast on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut a 5-inch slit into the top of the roast, being careful not to cut clear through to the bottom of the roast. Spoon the sauerkraut into the pork roast, pressing it into the slit with the bottom of the spoon.
• Place the roast in the slow cooker, and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.

SAUERKRAUT STUFFING

Steps:

• In a large skillet, sauté the potatoes and onion in butter until onion is tender (potatoes will still be firm). Remove from the heat. Stir in sauerkraut, parsley and seasonings mix well. Stuff chicken cavity place on a rack in roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, at 375° for 2 hours or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Remove to a serving platter and keep warm. Measure 3/4 cup of the pan drippings pour into a saucepan. Combine water and flour add to drippings. Cook and stir until gravy boils boil 1 minute. Serve with the chicken.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997