CORNISH GAME HENS WITH ROSEMARY
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories lunch, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 8 picnic servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Sprinkle the inside cavity of each game hen with salt and pepper. Insert one slice of prosciutto, two sprigs of rosemary and one crushed whole clove of garlic inside each bird. Truss the birds with string and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour the melted butter into a metal baking dish and turn the trussed birds in it to coat well. Arrange the birds on their backs and scatter the giblets around them. Place the baking dish on the stove and bring the butter to the sizzling point.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake 15 minutes.
- Turn the hens on their sides and bake 15 minutes longer, basting occasionally.
- Turn the hens to the opposite side and continue baking, basting occasionally, about 10 minutes longer.
- Arrange the hens on their backs and bake 5 minutes longer, basting often.
- Remove the birds to a serving dish. Pour most of the fat from the pan. Add the chicken broth, place the pan on the stove and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom of the pan. Untruss the birds. Pour the sauce over the birds and serve them hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 459, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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mdjamalhossain tipu
mt@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hr GamingBoy
g_h10@hotmail.frMeh.
itx Subhan06
itx.s@gmail.comOverall, this is a great recipe for Cornish game hens. The hens are juicy and flavorful, and the rosemary gives them a delicious herbacious flavor.
Isatou Camara
i@yahoo.comI would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker, but other than that, this recipe was great.
Joe Black
joeb@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.
Shahid Mushtaq
ms@yahoo.comI've never cooked Cornish game hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens were cooked perfectly and the rosemary gave them a delicious flavor.
Erickson Duckworth
erickson_d@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of rosemary, so I substituted thyme instead. The hens were still very flavorful and juicy.
Anesh Tamang
a.tamang27@gmail.comNot bad!
Janith Sankalpa
janith-s@gmail.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the hens turned out delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Joan Cain
joan@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Tayyab Janjua
t-j56@gmail.comI would give this recipe a 4 out of 5 stars.
42klelds
42klelds87@hotmail.comI tried this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success! The hens were cooked to perfection and the rosemary added a lovely flavor. My guests were very impressed.
Prossy
prossy@gmail.comThe hens were a bit bland.
Asibonge Jiji
j-asibonge@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the rosemary gives it a nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
Irlande Thelus
thelusi@hotmail.comThis is my new favorite recipe for Cornish game hens!
Nithale Youname
nithale_y18@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and moist, and the skin was crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Conny Melamu
c-melamu19@yahoo.comThe hens were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.
layne clift
laynec52@gmail.comThis recipe was a hit with my family! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the rosemary gave it a delicious herbacious flavor. I would definitely make this again.