Simple Baked Duck 2 small ducks cleaned salt and pepper 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 4 slices bacon or salt pork 3 cups water 1 tsp. prepared herb seasoning 2 chicken bouillon cubes Salt and pepper ducks. Place in baking pan. Add half of onion and half of celery; place other half in body cavities. Strip bacon (2 slices per bird) across breast. Add to pan: water, herb seasoning, and bouillon cubes. Cook at 300 degrees for 3 hours, basting every 30 minutes. Smaller ducks should cook 2 hours. When ducks have cooked, remove and wrap in aluminum foil to retain heat.