Ground Pork Sage Stuffing

 

Ground Pork Sage Stuffing with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Look no further, you have found the most flavor-packed ground pork stuffing recipe! This herb and sun-dried tomato-infused pork stuffing recipe is extremely delicious.

The smell of it cooking in your home is mouthwatering and makes it feel a little cozy in your home.

A ground pork stuffing recipe is made traditionally made with crusty bread, ground pork, broth, herbs, and celery which is all baked together in a baking pan in a piping hot oven for up to an hour.

Everyone has their own personal spin on this type of recipe and mine is no exception!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Ground pork - yes you can use ground pork for stuffing! It’s the perfect ingredient for this recipe.

  • Crunchy sourdough bread - I prefer to use sourdough bread over white bread, it has a much more complex flavor profile which is a nice addition to the stuffing and it’s typically very crusty so no need to use stale bread.

  • Sage - apart from being one of the most festive herbs, it pairs perfectly with Pork.

  • Sun-dried tomatoes, this ingredient packs a punch. It has a much stronger flavor than a fresh tomato, when baked into the stuffing its flavor mellows down but still retains it’s tartness. The tartness balances out the fat from the pork.

  • Red onion really sends it to Mediterranean heaven.

  • Dried dill - one of my favorite herbs of all time, it works well with Pork without overpowering the dish.

  • Garlic - Adds a pungent and super savory flavor to the dish.

  • Apple cider vinegar - this is one of my secret weapons for creating a depth of flavor. Without the vinegar the dish will taste a little flatter.

  • Vegetable stock - kind of the glue that holds it all together, the moister from the vegetable stock is an absolute must. Ground Pork and sourdough bread are very dry ingredients so the stock not only gives it moister but it balances out the texture of the overall dish.

  • I also garnish with pickled red onion, fresh sage, & goats cheese but that is totally optional!

This recipe is perfect as a Thanksgiving Day stuffing or Christmas stuffing but honestly, it’s great any night of the year particularly in the cooler months.

I also love to take this to dinner when I’m asked to bring a plate, everyone loves it because it’s delish (obviously!) but also a fun twist on a classic.

Ground Pork Stuffing Recipe Tips:

  • Get some brown-golden color on that pork mince, that will boost the flavor tremendously.

  • Don’t overcook, this type of recipe is better when there is still some moister in middle. If you find it’s drying out to much, then add a little more stock or cover with foil for part of the cook.

  • You can substitute ground pork mince with pork sausages, just remove the casings.

  • Apple cider vinegar can be substituted for red wine vinegar.

  • Substituting the sun-dried tomatoes for fresh tomatoes will not give it the same flavor.

  • Alter the cooking time based on your oven. Everyone’s oven is different, some have hot spots, some run hotter or colder than what it’s set too. No one wants really dry stuffing.

Enjoy! Paige x

Ground Pork Sage Stuffing with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ground Pork Sage Stuffing with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Yield: 4
Author: Paige
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 5 M
A delectable twist on a traditional ground pork stuffing recipe!
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Ingredients

Ground Pork Sage Stuffing
  • 3/4 - 1 whole large sourdough loaf
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1lb ground pork mince
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup diced marinated sun-dried tomatoes
  • Salt & pepper
  • 10 large sage leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
Garnish (optional)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons pickled red onion,
  • 1 - 2 fresh sage leaves, chopped
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons goats cheese, crumbled

Instructions

Ground Pork Sage Stuffing
  1. Preheat oven to 355 F fan bake. Lightly grease a 9 x 13- inch oven-proof baking dish.
  2. Cut bread into 1-inch / 3-cm cubes. Place a single layer on a baking tray and into the oven for 2 - 3 minutes, you want the bread to be slightly drier but not completely toasted. Transfer to the baking dish.
  3. Place a medium-large size skillet on a medium heat. Add oil & pork mince to the skillet. Fry the pork mince until brown, 5 minutes roughly.
  4. To the pan add onions, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, sage, & dill.
  5. Continue frying the pork mince & onions etc. for another 5 minutes or until the onions are slightly translucent and there is some golden caramelization on the pork and the bottom of the pan.
  6. Transfer the skillet ingredients to the baking tray. Toss with the bread.
  7. Place the skillet back on the stovetop to medium heat. Deglaze the pan with vinegar, scraping the yummy bits off the bottom of the pan & stirring, for 1 - 2 minutes. Add the vegetable stock.
  8. Take off the heat and pour the liquid all over the bread & pork mixture.
  9. Place in the oven for 35 - 45 minutes, may vary by oven. It’s done when the top is golden but there is still some moisture in the bottom of the dish.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

622

Fat

31 g

Sat. Fat

11 g

Carbs

54 g

Fiber

4 g

Net carbs

51 g

Sugar

10 g

Protein

31 g

Sodium

1125 mg

Cholesterol

84 mg
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