- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Lightly salt inside and outside of the turkey; place turkey in a large roasting pan and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until fully cooked (about 5 minutes); remove bacon and fry onions in the remaining drippings in the pan.
- Drain pan, reserving 1/4 cup of the drippings.
- Combine bacon, onions, taro, stuffing mix, green onions, celery, parsley and sage in a large mixing bowl.
- Stir in butter, broth and the reserved 1/4 cup drippings.
- Stuff turkey.
- Place turkey in the oven for about 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until meat thermometer registers 185°F.
Makes 12 servings.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on 12 pound turkey with skin):
960 calories, 54 g fat, 19 g saturated fat, 290 mg cholesterol, greater than 2800 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 80 g protein
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving (based on 12 pound turkey - only flesh consumed):
750 calories, 34 g fat, 14 g saturated fat, 245 mg cholesterol, greater than 2800 mg, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 73 g protein