Stuffing with Pine Nuts

by James Beard, Ingo

The quintessential Thanksgiving recipe for us.

Stuffing with Pine Nuts

  • Servings: 6 cups

Originally from James Beard, with modifications by Ingo. Yes, it uses a lot of butter, but it is worth it.

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup minced onion
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 6 to 8 cups fresh bread crumbs (see note)
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh sage (very important)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup minced scallions
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  • Melt butter over medium heat in a large, deep skillet. Add onion and cook until it softens, about 5 minutes. Add the nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until they begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the bread crumbs and sage to the onions and toss to mix. Add salt, pepper and scallions and toss to mix. Adjust seasoning. Add parsley, stir, and turn off heat.
  • Place in large oven-proof container. DO NOT PACK. At this point, you may wrap and place in the refrigerator for up to a day.
  • Cover with foil (or lid), and bake in oven at 350-400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove lid and bake 15 minutes more. Serve.

  • When making bread crumbs, for most authentic taste, use San Luis Sourdough (plain), torn into large chunks, and then processed to a coarse consistency in a food processor. San Luis Sourdough can be purchased at Trader Joe’s (it is the “house” sourdough bread).