Oyster And Pecan Stuffing

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter until it bubbles. Add the onion, green onion, thyme, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions turn translucent.

2. 2

   Add the vermouth and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat a little and add the oysters. Poach for about a minute, or until the oysters curl at the edges. Lower the heat to the lowest setting.

3. 3

   Add the oyster water (up to 1/2 cup) and the French bread cubes. Stir to soak the bread cubes with liquid. If the oysters break up a bit as you do this, that's okay. Let the mixture return to a simmer and hold there for about three minutes.

4. 4

   Add the parsley and the chopped pecans. Toss to evenly distribute them in the mixture. It should be fairly loose and wet; tighten it up to a stiff mixture with the bread crumbs, and transfer it to a baking dish.

5. 5

   Just before serving, bake, covered, in a 350-degree oven until warm all the way through. Then bake another few minutes uncovered to get a bit of a crust on top.