This stuffing is the ultimate Thanksgiving umami. Sweet, salty, and ridiculously scrumptious.

Serves 8–10

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan and add onions and celery. Cook until soft and translucent. Add sausage and cook until brown. Stir in the garlic, sage, and thyme and sauté for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, remove from heat and set aside.

In a large bowl mix the cornbread, cherries, and sausage mixture. Add chicken stock and knead until the mixture is very moist.

In a large bowl mix together the cornbread, cherries, and the sausage mixture. Add chicken stock and knead with your hands until the bread becomes very moist. Check for seasoning. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake the stuffing until to top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.