Ingredients and Weight:
- Bread - 1 loaf (about 300-400 grams)
- Ground Pork Sausage - 500 grams
- Onion - 1 large, chopped (about 150 grams)
- Celery - 2 stalks, chopped (about 100 grams)
- Chicken Stock - 4 cups
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
- Mixed Seasonings (e.g., herbs, dried cranberries, etc.) - to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes (in Instant Pot)
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cube the bread and place in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cook and crumble the ground pork sausage. Set aside.
- In the Instant Pot, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage, chopped onion, and celery.
- Pour the chicken stock over the mixture and season with salt, pepper, and mixed seasonings.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Set Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 45 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Fluff the stuffing with a fork before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
- Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories per serving (depending on ingredients used)
- Fat: 20-30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40-50 grams
- Protein: 20-30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Hearty and flavorful, with a mix of meats and vegetables.
- Perfect for a colder weather meal or as a side dish for a roasted bird.
- Easy to customize with different seasonings and flavors.
User Comments:
- "This stuffing is delicious! The flavors are perfect and it's so easy to make in the Instant Pot."
- "I love the combination of pork sausage and bread in this stuffing. It's a great dish for a family meal."
- "This is a great way to use up leftover bread and sausage. The Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use a bread that is not too fresh or it may become too wet during cooking.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, adding more salt or mixed seasonings if desired.
- If you prefer a crunchier stuffing, you can toast the bread cubes before adding them to the Instant Pot.
