Ingredients for - Stuffed Duckling

1. 1/2 cup chopped onion
2. 1 tablespoon butter
3. 1 garlic clove, minced
4. 2 cups cubed day-old bread
5. 1 cup cooked rice
6. 1 teaspoon dried basil
7. 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
8. 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
9. 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
10. 1 teaspoon salt, divided
11. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
12. 1/2 cup raisins
13. 1/2 cup chopped pecans
14. 1/4 to 1/3 cup chicken broth
15. 1 domestic duckling (4 to 5 pounds)

How to cook deliciously - Stuffed Duckling

1 . Stage

In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread cubes, rice, basil, rosemary, sage, parsley flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add the raisins, pecans and enough broth to moisten; toss gently.

2 . Stage

Sprinkle duck cavity with remaining salt. Lightly stuff bread mixture into duck. Place breast side up on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Prick skin well with a fork.

3 . Stage

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for duck and 165° for stuffing. Drain fat as it accumulates during roasting. Cover duck with foil and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving.