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6 Best Stuffing Ideas for a Delicious Homemade Turducken

Description:

Turducken is the ultimate holiday centerpiece, combining a deboned turkey, stuffed with a deboned duck, which is further stuffed with a deboned chicken and layers of savory stuffing. This impressive three-bird roast is packed with flavor and makes for a stunning dish at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. While preparing a Turducken may seem challenging, this step-by-step guide will help you master the technique to achieve a perfectly layered, juicy, and tender feast that will wow your guests.

Turducken Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Meat:
  • 1 whole turkey (12-15 lbs), deboned except for wings and drumsticks
  • 1 whole duck (4-5 lbs), fully deboned
  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs), fully deboned
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp thyme
For the Stuffing:
  • 1 lb cornbread stuffing
  • 1 lb sausage stuffing
  • 1 lb wild rice and mushroom stuffing
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Debone the Birds
  1. Turkey: Remove the backbone, ribs, and wishbone, leaving the drumsticks and wings intact.
  2. Duck & Chicken: Fully debone each bird, removing all bones.
  3. Pat each bird dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
2. Layer the Birds and Stuffing
  1. Lay the deboned turkey skin-side down on a flat surface.
  2. Spread cornbread stuffing evenly over the turkey.
  3. Place the deboned duck on top and spread the sausage stuffing over it.
  4. Finally, place the deboned chicken and top with wild rice stuffing.
3. Roll and Secure the Turducken
  1. Carefully roll the layers into a tight roast.
  2. Use kitchen twine to tie the roast at 2-inch intervals to hold everything in place.
  3. Brush with melted butter for extra crispiness.
4. Roast the Turducken
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Place the Turducken on a roasting rack in a deep pan.
  3. Cover loosely with foil and roast for 4-5 hours, basting occasionally.
  4. Remove foil in the last 30 minutes for a crispy skin.
  5. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) in the center.
5. Rest and Serve
  1. Let the Turducken rest for 30 minutes before slicing.
  2. Slice into rounds to reveal the layers and serve with gravy.