If you like you can make the stuffing beforehand. It can be frozen a couple of weeks ahead of use
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To make the stuffing, bring the apricots to the boil in the brandy and a splash of water then leave to soak until softened. Drain off liquid and dice apricots
150g of dried apricots
3 tbsp of brandy
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Combine all the remaining stuffing ingredients with the apricots, correct the seasoning and chill (or freeze in a lidded container until needed). Defrost over night in the fridge before using
1000g of pork mince
150g of white breadcrumbs
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp of herbes de Provence
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt
pepper
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Use to stuff the neck of a 6kg turkey before roasting