CORNISH HENS WITH WALNUTS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Using the fingers, separate the skin from the breast meat to make a cavity for stuffing.
- Combine the walnuts, butter, mustard and Cognac in the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend to make a paste. Fill the cavities with equal portions of the mixture. Tie up the birds or truss them neatly with string. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and rub them all over with oil.
- Arrange the birds breast side up in a shallow, heatproof roasting pan and scatter the necks, gizzards and hearts around the birds. Set the livers aside. Place the pan on the stove and heat until the oil sizzles. Put the birds into the oven and bake, basting often, about 20 minutes.
- Turn each hen on its side and continue baking, basting often, about 10 minutes. Turn each again and bake 5 minutes. Add the livers and cook 10 minutes longer. To test for doneness, lift one of the birds; the liquid from the inside should run clear.
- Untruss the hens and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 880, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1222 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Shahzad Ali Niazi
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy way to cook Cornish hens.
grim reaper 309
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish hens. The hens are moist and flavorful, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
Kehinde Olubukolaseun
[email protected]I've never cooked Cornish hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens turned out perfectly and the walnuts added a nice touch of flavor.
asif arian
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra herbs and spices to the hens and they turned out much better.
Amar Rokaya
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of walnuts, so I substituted pecans instead. The hens turned out great and the pecans added a nice flavor.
Tumi Mampuru
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Damien
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Precious Ajusa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Talha Javed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The hens are always moist and juicy, and the walnuts add a nice touch of flavor. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner.
Nasir Shabbir786 Official
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I served this dish with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this ag