Do tell how you cook them, never had ducks but anything wild cooked right is awesome!
This is how I cook them, from my grandmother's recipe. Works much better if ducks are picked leaving skin intact. I don't measure anything, just go by the feel!
German Dressing
Bread cubes, appropriate for amount of ducks. One bag will do 4 wood ducks.
Dice up an apple, add to bread cubes.
Add a small diced onion.
Add raisins, I use quite a few.
Add chicken broth until good and moist.
Add cinnamon stirring constantly to distribute evenly. This is a judgement call, I end up with a light to medium brown dressing.
Salt and pepper the breast and lay 2 half pieces of bacon on breast.
Add a piece of apple or orange in the cavity and stuff loosely.
Bake at 225 degrees for approximately two hours. I would not recommend higher cooking temperature or longer time.
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