Stuff bird with a few slices of raw apple, onions and carrots. Place in a deep, covered dish. Put two or three slices of salt pork over breast. Also on bottom of dish, sprinkle well with pepper. Pour wine glass of water in dish. Put cover on. Place in oven for 1/2 hour. Then remove cover and let bird brown on top.

How to prepare wild duck. Soak in weak salt water for an hour. Parboil 30 minutes. Take out and dry thoroughly. Fill with sage dressing and rub with butter, sprinkle with flour and seasoning.