Pecan-Stuffed Wild Duck Delight

Wild Duck with Pecan Stuffing Recipe

🕒 Total Time: 2 hours

• 🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
• 🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

🍽 Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 wild ducks
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 onion
• 1 celery stalk
• 1/4 cup seedless raisins
• 12 pecans
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• Parsley, for garnish
• Orange slices, for garnish
• Cranberries, for garnish

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup catsup
• 1/4 cup chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon steak sauce

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ducks:

   • Rinse the wild ducks thoroughly with water and pat them dry using paper towels.

2. Make the Stuffing:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, diced celery, seedless raisins, chopped pecans, beaten egg, and milk, mixing everything well until thoroughly combined.

3. Stuff the Ducks:

   • Spoon the stuffing mixture into the cavities of the ducks, ensuring they are evenly filled, and then close the cavities with skewers to secure the stuffing inside.

4. Preheat and Arrange:

   • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Place a rack in a roasting pan.

5. Wrap with Bacon:

   • Wrap three slices of bacon around each duck, ensuring they cover the ducks evenly.

6. Roast the Ducks:

   • Arrange the ducks on the prepared rack in the roasting pan, breast side up. Bake them, uncovered, in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until the ducks are cooked through and the bacon is crispy.

7. Prepare the Sauce:

   • While the ducks are roasting, prepare the sauce. In a separate bowl, combine catsup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce, mixing everything well to create a flavorful sauce.

8. Add Sauce to Ducks:

   • Once the ducks have been roasting for about an hour, pour the prepared sauce evenly over the ducks.

9. Continue Roasting:

   • Return the ducks to the oven and continue baking for an additional 15 to 30 minutes, or until the ducks reach your desired degree of doneness and the sauce has thickened slightly.

10. Skim off Fat:

    • Once the ducks are done, carefully remove them from the oven. Skim off any excess fat from the sauce and discard it.

11. Serve:

    • Serve the roasted wild ducks hot, accompanied by the delicious sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley, orange slices, and cranberries, if desired, for a festive touch.

12. Enjoy!

    • Now, sit back, relax, and savor the delightful flavors of this wild duck with pecan stuffing dish with your family and friends. It’s perfect for special occasions or even a cozy weeknight meal.