Wild duck with pecan stuffing

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eaches1 pound wild ducks; dressed
4cupsSoft breadcrumbs
1cupOnion; finely chopped
1cupCelery; finely chopped
1cupSeedless raisins
1cupPecans; chopped
2eachesEggs; beaten
¼cupMilk
12slicesBacon
1cupCatsup
½cupChili sauce
¼cupWorcestershire sauce
¼cupSteak sauce (A-1?)
Parsley (optional)
Orange slices (optional)
Cranberries (optional)

Directions

Rinse ducks thoroughly with water; pat dry. Combine breadcrumbs, onion, celery, raisins, pecans, eggs, and milk, mixing well. Spoon mixture into cavities of ducks; close cavities with skewers. Place ducks, breast side up, on rack in a roasting pan. Wrap 3 slices of bacon around each duck. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

Combine catsup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce; mix well. Pour over ducks; and bake an additional 15 to 30 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Skim off fat from sauce and discard fat; serve sauce with ducks. Garnish with parsley, orange slices, and cranberries, if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

From Ann Joines of North Carolina in November, 1985"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 09-30-95