Wild Duck or Goose with Sauerkraut

Ingredients

• 1 wild duck or goose, cleaned
• 1 lemon, cut in half
• 1 (1 lb) can sauerkraut
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 cup boiling water
• 3/4 cup sherry wine

Directions

1. 1

   Rub bird, inside and out, with cut side of lemon, squeeze some juice on occasionally, Combine sauerkraut, celery seed, sugar, pepper.

2. 2

   Stuff bird loosely with the combination and truss the legs.

3. 3

   Place breast up on a rack in a shallow pan.

4. 4

   Pour in boiling water.

5. 5

   Cover and roast in 350° oven for around 45 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove cover, drain liguid from pan.

7. 7

   Roast uncovered for 30 minutes, or until done,basting frequently with the sherry.

8. 8

   Garnish with with orange slices and parsley after removing from oven.

9. 9

   This is also good stuffed with a nice wild-rice stuffing.