Dads Oyster Dressing

What holiday dinner would be complete without Dad’s dressing packed with wild rice and oysters?

Step: 1

Open and quarter the oysters. Reserve the liquid.

Step: 2

Cook rice in boiling salted water till tender, about 40 minutes. Drain, and place in shallow pan. Place pan in a 275 degree F(135 degree C) oven to dry out for a few minutes.

Step: 3

Saute pork in skillet over medium heat. Remove pork from pan using a slotted spoon. Drain off all but a couple of tablespoons grease.

Step: 4

Saute onions and celery. Add into this a small amount of oyster liqueur if onions and celery get too dry. Add in oysters with remaining liqueur. Cook 7 - 10 minutes, until oysters curl on edges. Drain this mixture in a colander.

Step: 5

Combine oyster mixture, rice, sausage, chopped parsley, and seasonings to taste.

Step: 6

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) till heated through.

Per Serving: 233 calories; protein 12.9g; carbohydrates 33g; fat 6g; cholesterol 26.3mg; sodium 169.4mg.

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