This wild duck recipe shared by Gloria Wedo of Slayton, MN is served by basting the meat with homemade barbecue sauce. This keeps the poultry nice and moist.

Ingredients

• 2 wild ducks (1 pound each), split in half
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 5 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

1. Place ducks in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Baste ducks with sauce during the last 30 minutes of baking time.