Lithuanian Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Lithuanian Turkey Stuffing Recipe
(*** Given to me by a friend)
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound ground sirloin
1 1/2 pound ground pork
5 stalks celery chopped
1 large onion chopped
1 large green pepper chopped
1 carrot shredded
1 loaf of corn bread (stale) OR 1 large bag pre-packaged corn bread stuffing mix (Pepperidge)
1/3 box of Bells Seasoning (sage-based spice mixture)
1 cup brown sugar
teaspoon each of salt and black pepper
water or chicken broth

This has been a family favorite for at least 80 years. The recipe comes from my grandmother who was Lithuanian and a superb cook! In a large pot, crumble the meat and begin to brown, stirring it all up and making a kind of mush out of it. Add in all of the chopped vegetables, the salt and the pepper. Add just enough water or chicken broth to cover all of the ingredients and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are soft. Add the BELLS SEASONING and stir it into the mixture to get all of the seasoning blended throughout. Also add the brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Add the corn bread and stir until it is all blended together. It will become very stiff. If it ends up too dry add more water or chicken stock, or too loose, add more corn bread or regular bread. I usually do this the day before I cook my turkey, put the pot of stuffing in the frig, or if you are up north, in the garage.
This allows all the flavors to blend and become WONDERFUL !!! Stuff your turkey or chicken as you usually do. The result is magnificent.

LEFTOVER TIP: Over the years my children have started a new tradition with this stuffing. When the stuffing is very cold in the pot, form some into patties as you would with breakfast sausage, and fry them with eggs over-easy or sunny-side up for breakfast. ITS GREAT !!