Canvasback Ducks With Pecan Stuffing Recipe

Name: Canvasback Ducks With Pecan Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pecan Stuffing; 4 cups soft breadcrumbs; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 cup onion, peeled and chopped; 1 cup seedless raisin; 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs, well-beaten; Ducks; 2 (2 1/2 lb) ducks (canvasbacks or mallards are called for in this recipe, but any whole duck will do); salt and pepper; 6 slices bacon; Sauce; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup steak sauce (A-1 preferred); 1/2 cup chili sauce; parsley, for garnish

Servings: persons

Pecan Stuffing
4 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup seedless raisin
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, well-beaten
Ducks
2 (2 1/2 lb) ducks (canvasbacks or mallards are called for in this recipe, but any whole duck will do)
salt and pepper
6 slices bacon
Sauce
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup steak sauce (A-1 preferred)
1/2 cup chili sauce
parsley, for garnish

1
Assemble stuffing; combine crumbs, onions, raisins, nuts, and salt.
2
Add milk to beaten eggs and stir into dry mixture and mix well.
3
Dress ducks, rub inside with salt and pepper and fill lightly with stuffing.
4
Lace openings closed.
5
Place breast down in an open roasting pan and arrange 3 strips of bacon on each duck.
6
Roast at 350F, allowing 20 to 25 minutes per pound.
7
While duck is baking, mix the ketchup, worcestershire sauce, A-1 sauce, and chili sauce together.
8
Twenty minutes before serving time, turn the ducks breast side up; pour fat from roasting pan and baste with sauce.
9
Garnish with parsley and serve with remaining sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pecan Stuffing, 4 cups soft breadcrumbs, 1 cup celery, chopped, 1 cup onion, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Canvasback Ducks With Pecan Stuffing falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Canvasback Ducks With Pecan Stuffing

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