Cornbread Dressing with stock

10 ounces spicy pork Italian sausage , casing removed and crumbled 1/2 cup butter 1 large onion , chopped 4 celery ribs , sliced 1 large carrot , diced fine 4[...]

8 cups cornbread, dried and crumbled (recipe follows) 8 cups biscuits, dried and crumbled (recipe follows) 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans , toasted 1/2 cup[...]

4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cups cornmeal 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups low-fat milk 4 large eggs 9 ounces[...]

2 tablespoons butter , melted or 2 tablespoons bacon drippings 2 cups chopped vidalia onions or 2 cups sweet onions (peeled and chopped fine) 1 cup chopped[...]