CORNISH HENS WITH CRANBERRY CORNBREAD STUFFING

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Categories     Poultry     Roast     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the glaze:
1 1/2 c. dried cranberries
3 T honey
1 T lemon juice
1.5 c. warm water
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. butter
For the stuffing:
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
Dash of rosemary
1 T flour
1 c. cubed cornbread
1 T bacon grease
1 small egg (about half of 1 large egg), beaten
3 T heavy cream
1/4 c. chicken stock
2 Cornish hens, rinsed and patted dry, seasoned liberally with salt and pepper
2 T butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400º. Mix cranberries, honey, lemon juice, and warm water in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes or until cranberries are rehydrated. Strain fruit, reserving liquid. Chop berries, set aside. Heat bacon grease and saute onions with rosemary until browned. Add cornbread and cranberries to pan, season with salt and pepper. Stir, remove from heat. In small bowl, whisk egg, cream, stock. Pour over cornbread mixture. Stir. Stuff hens with cornbread mixture. Dot birds with butter. Roast 40-45 minutes. While roasting, cook cranberry water, add balsamic vinegar and butter. Reduce until syrupy. Pour over hens during the last ten minutes of roasting time. Rest 10 minutes before serving

Ria Schultz
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Rizbi Rayan
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The cranberry cornbread stuffing was a bit too dry for my taste, but the hens were cooked perfectly.


Tim Fischer
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad Hunain
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Aanu Elizabeth
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I was really happy with the results. The hens were cooked evenly and the stuffing was delicious.


MD NOZIR
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The hens were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was moist and flavorful.


Ayman Abuukar
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This dish was a bit too complicated for me, but it turned out great! The hens were juicy and the stuffing was flavorful.


Cameron Abblitt
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The hens were a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Sehasa Ramanayake
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The hens were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shema Paul
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The cranberry cornbread stuffing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the Cornish hens were cooked perfectly.


Elijah Sherrell
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Danish Shafiq
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The Cornish hens were juicy and flavorful, and the cranberry cornbread stuffing was a delicious and unique twist. My guests raved about it.