Triple Cherry Sourdough Stuffing

1/3 cup Chukar® Dried Rainier Cherries 1/3 cup Chukar® Dried Bing Cherries 1/3 cup Chukar® Dried Tart Cherries 12 cups sourdough bread cubes (use day-old bread) 1 cup pistachios, toasted 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 5 tablespoons water Soak dried cherries for 3 minutes in enough boiling water to cover; drain well. Place in large bowl with bread cubes and nuts. In fry pan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; saute for 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Pour over bread mixture and stir to mix. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition. Makes about 12 cups, enough for 16 pound turkey. Note: to toast pistachios; place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.

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