Season ducks with salt and
pepper.
Fill a pot with enough water to cover the birds.
Cut one each apple, orange, lemon, and onion
into quarters and put in water.
Bring to a boil then simmer on VERY low.
Add salt and pepper.
Put ducks in and allow them to simmer for three
hours. Be sure the water is warm but not boiling.
Take birds out and put in
baking pan or roaster after Wrapping with bacon strips, two for each duck.
Put cooked fruit in the bottom of the pan around the
birds.
Place in Pre heated oven at 350 degrees.
Cook for < 20 minutes for small ducks and <
25 minutes for large ducks or geese. They get
tough if overcooked. Best to use a thermometer
and cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F
Medium is how I like it - or cook to 170 degrees F
Well done if you prefer.
Mix ½ cup of jelly and ¼ cup of
horseradish into a saucepan and simmer, stirring
frequently.
Glaze this mixture over the birds and serve
warm.
