Secret Recipes

Stuffed Wild Duck

• 2 young, plump wild ducks, cleaned
• Parsley, grapes, apple wedges
• 2 small onions, chopped
• 5 Tbsp melted shortening or bacon drippings
• 1 cup chopped apple, unpeeled
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2/3 cup chopped celery
• Salt and pepper to taste

Rub cavity of each duck with 1 tsp. salt. Combine celery, chopped apple, and onion; stuff into cavity of each duck. Close cavity with skewers. Brown ducks in shortening in a heavy Dutch oven; add water, orange juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt.

Cover tightly; cook over low heat 45-60 minutes or until tender (time depends on age of duck). Baste 2-3 times during cooking. Garnish with parsley, grapes, and apple wedges.

Servings:

6