Instructions: Remove feathers. Dress as any poultry. Wipe inside and outside with a damp cloth. If ducks are old parboil 15 minutes. Rub outer an dinner surfaces with salt and pepper. Truss. Cover the breast with thin strips of salt pork. Place in baking pan. Cover. Add 1/2 cup boiling water. Bake in hot oven (450 F) about 45 minutes, or until tender. Baste frequently. Serve with a garnish of tart jelly. If desired, apple or New England stuffing may be baked with the duck.

Florence Taft Eaton

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