4-5 lb. roasting chicken (washed, fat removed)
12 oz. ground veal
8 oz. Italian sausage, peeled
4 oz. UNCLE BEN'S® rice
2 eggs
1 med. onion, chopped
4 oz. pancetta (Italian bacon)
Optional: 2 carrots, celery, 2 garlic cloves, Italian rice
Pinch nutmeg
Salt and pepper

Cook rice (al dente) and set to one side.

In skillet, combine onion, pancetta, veal, garlic cloves; cook only partly.

Remove to a mixing bowl and stir rice in together with everything.

Fill cavity of roaster with the stuffing and sew closed with thread.

In preheated oven, place chicken after seasoning outside, approximately 2 hours at 325 to 350 degrees. (Add water or broth or white wine).

Add carrot and celery cut in chunks to roaster pan.

This recipe can be used for duck as well.