Roast Chicken with Oatmeal Stuffing

• 1 (4 lb) (2 kg) oven-ready chicken
• butter or white vegetable fat

The stuffing for this particular recipe is Scottish; it has a delicious flavour and is very easy to prepare.

Wipe the chicken and set aside while preparing the stuffing. Peel and finely chop the onion. Add to the oatmeal and suet and season well. (If preferred, 3 oz (