French Market Recipe 2023 42 Farce aux Marrons Chestnut stuffing

•  2 x 420g jars whole cooked chestnuts from the French Market shop
• 1 egg
• 300ml chicken stock
• 125g lard / suet
• ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Simmer the chestnuts in the stock for an hour
2. Drain and mash them through a sieve
3. Mix in the egg, fat, herbs, and seasoning until fully blended.
4. Stuff inside the turkey and seal the opening using skewers or tooth picks