Duck en Daube

• 1 tender duck
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Cut duck into serving pieces and place in a porcelain or earthenware bowl. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper, celery, carrots, sliced onions, cognac and red wine; marinate the duck in this mixture for at least 2 hours.

Remove duck pieces from the marinade; drain and dry with a clean cloth. Sauté diced bacon in olive oil until golden. Remove bacon bits, and brown duck pieces in fa