Instructions: Add butter to fat remaining in skillet and cook onions, chopped fennel, fennel seeds, and salt to taste over moderate heat, stirring until fennel is softened, about 10 minutes. Add aperitif, thyme, a nd tarragon and cook, stirring, until most liquid is evaporated. Add mixture to sausage with corn bread or packaged stuffing and toss to combine well. Season stuffing with salt and pepper and cool completely. Stuffing may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. (To prevent bacterial growth do not stuff turkey cavities ahead.)

Yield: About 10 cups, enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey with extra to bake on the side

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