CURRANT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS

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Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (6-ounce) package long grain and wild rice mix
1 medium onion, chopped
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons cooking oils
1/2 cup , chopped pecans, , toasted
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
4 Cornish hens
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
CURRANT SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup currant jelly
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, sauté onion, mushrooms and celery in oil until tender. Remove from the heat add rice, pecans, parsley, thyme and marjoram. Stuff hens rub skin with butter. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, for sauce, heat butter, jelly and lemon juice in a small saucepan until butter and jelly are melted. Combine vinegar, cornstarch, salt and cloves add to pan. Bring to a boil boil for 2 minutes. After hens have baked for 30 minutes, baste and bake for another 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Bake extra stuffing in a greased 1-qt. covered baking dish at 350° for 30 minutes.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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Ashik Mridha
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were cooked to perfection and the glaze was delicious.


USAMAMALIKG Malikg
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


Angelique Clark
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Ibnur Hasan
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This was a great recipe. The hens were moist and flavorful and the glaze was perfect.


jacqueline achieng
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were cooked to perfection and the glaze was delicious.


Makata Veronica
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


MD ISHA
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Harmo Concept
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and I was very happy with the results. The hens were moist and flavorful and the glaze was perfect.


Rajput mobeen
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. The hens were cooked to perfection and the glaze was delicious.


Xender Baigal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Legend Bunda
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Pete Dicket
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This was a great recipe. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was perfect.


Siya S
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I'm not usually a fan of Cornish hens, but this recipe changed my mind. The hens were cooked to perfection, and the glaze was delicious.


Haroon Lala
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be adding it to my regular rotation.


dhan kumar tamang
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and everyone raved about it. The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was to die for.


Eluja Nepal
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This was my first time cooking Cornish hens, and I was very pleased with the results. The hens were easy to cook, and the glaze was amazing.


unicorn zombie
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it always turns out great. The hens are always cooked to perfection, and the glaze is delicious.


Pkarif Hossain
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This recipe was a hit! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.