SOUTHERN CORN BREAD DRESSING

Makes about 12 servings

Nonstick spray

½ cup (112 g/1 stick) unsalted butter

1 medium-sized onion, diced

4 celery ribs, chopped

1 tbsp (10 g) minced garlic

6 cups (510 g) cubed Skillet Corn Bread, or an 8”(20-cm) square pan of store-bought, cubed

6 cups (300 g) day-old baguette bread, cubed

2 to 3 cups (475 to 710 ml) chicken stock

3 tbsp (12 g) finely chopped fresh parsley

2 tsp (5 g) poultry seasoning

1 tsp dried thyme

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 large eggs, beaten

Spray a 9 x 13–inch (23 x 33–cm) baking dish with nonstick spray.

Set up the EGG for 375°F (190°C), indirect without a drip pan. Fill your firebox with natural lump charcoal and with the top and bottom vents wide open, light the fire and close the EGG. After about 10 minutes, close the bottom draft screen. When the temperature nears your 375°F (190°C) target temperature, partially close the bottom vent door and the top of the daisy wheel, leaving both vents 35 percent open. Make minor adjustments as necessary.

In a medium-sized sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine the cubed breads and the onion mixture. Stir in 2 cups (475 ml) of the chicken stock, then add the parsley, poultry seasoning, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the consistency of the dressing by adding more chicken stock, ¼ cup (60 ml) at a time, if the mixture seems a bit dry. Stir in the beaten eggs until incorporated.

Transfer the corn bread mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover it with foil. Once the EGG is up to temperature, place the baking dish on the grate and close the lid. Cook the casserole for about 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to cook until the casserole reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the dressing from the grill and serve immediately.