“This is cooked outside the turkey in same or separate pan?”
Either/both.
I think the liquid comes from the saute step, and then the bird while cooking. It’s on the dry side. I don’t like it pasty. Could add some broth. I haven’t made it in years, and maybe I did that. Can’t remember.
Very good. I have been using vegetable broth in my stuffing. It adds great flavor.