BAKED DUCK

2 mallard ducks cleaned
salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
4 slices bacon or salt pork
3 cups water
1 tsp. prepared herb seasoning
2 chicken bouillon cubes

Salt and pepper ducks. Place in baking pan. Add half of onion and half of celery;
place other half in body cavities. Strip bacon (2 slices per bird) across breast.
Add to pan: water, herb seasoning, and bouillon cubes. Cook at 300 degrees for
3 hours, basting every 30 minutes. Smaller ducks should cook 2 hours. When ducks have cooked, remove and wrap in aluminum foil to retain heat.Serves 8(if quartered).