Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place sausage in a large skillet, break up into pieces, and fry until browned.  
3. Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
4. Using the drippings from the skillet, add and melt 1 cup of butter.  
5. Add celery and onions and cook until translucent, about 10-12 minutes.
6. Stir in parsley, sage, sugar, salt, chestnuts and bread cubes.
7. Add stock 1/2 cup at a time until bread becomes moist.
8. Add cooked sausage and pears and continue to cook in skillet for another 10 minutes.
9. Remove and place in casserole dish.
10. Bake in oven for 30 minutes.
11. Serve.