Wild Duck with Pecan Stuffing

So tasty it should be outlawed!

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (1 lb)  wild ducks, dressed
• 4  cups  soft breadcrumbs
• 1  cup onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup celery, finely chopped
• 1  cup seedless raisin
• 1  cup pecans, chopped
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 12  slices bacon
• 1  cup catsup
• 1⁄2 cup chili sauce
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  steak sauce (A-1?)
•  parsley (optional)
•  orange slice (optional)
•  cranberries (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse ducks thoroughly with water; pat dry.
2. Combine breadcrumbs, onion, celery, raisins, pecans, eggs, and milk, mixing well.
3. Spoon mixture into cavities of ducks; close cavities with skewers.
4. Place ducks, breast side up, on rack in a roasting pan.
5. Wrap 3 slices of bacon around each duck.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
7. Combine catsup, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and steak sauce; mix well.
8. Pour over ducks; and bake an additional 15 to 30 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
9. Skim off fat from sauce and discard fat; serve sauce with ducks.
10. Garnish with parsley, orange slices, and cranberries, if desired.