Wild Rice Stuffing

Serves 8-10

1/2 lb lean bacon
1-1/2 cups wild raw rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 lge onion, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1-1/2 cups fresh raw cranberries, chopped coarsely
1/3 cup heavy corn syrup
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
salt & pepper to taste

Cook bacon until crisp, drain & crumble. Set aside. Wash the rice well. Place it in a saucepan with the chicken broth, bring to a boil & lower heat & simmer for 30 minutes: until the liquid is absorbed & the rice is tender. In another large saucepan, melt the butter& sauté the onions until golden. Add the cooked rice, cranberries, syrup, rosemary, salt & pepper: cook for another 10 minutes. Remove from the heat & stir in the bacon. Refrigerate the stuffing until time to cook the turkey. Stuff the cavities loosely so dressing can expand.