Colonial Duckling with Fruited Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 duckling (3 to 5 pounds)
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 medium onion, quartered
* 1 cup golden seedless raisins
* 1 x 17-ounce can apricot halves (drain; reserve syrup)
* 3 cups hot cooked rice
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
* ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1½ tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
== Directions ==
# Sprinkle duckling's body and cavities with salt.
# Stuff onion into body cavity.
# Place duckling on rack in large roasting pan.
# Roast at 350 °F for about 45 minutes per pound or until thermometer reads 180 °F to 185 °F.
# Meanwhile, marinate raisins in apricot syrup.
# Chop 1 cup of apricot halves and toss with rice, sugar, raisins and spices; heat thoroughly in large skillet.
# Quarter duckling and serve with fruited rice.
# Garnish with remaining apricot halves and with parsley.
Category:American Recipes
Category:Main Dish Poultry Recipes
Category:Apricot Recipes
Category:Duck Recipes
Category:Raisin Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes