CURRANT-GLAZED CORNISH HENS
The very first Christmas we were married, I served this to my husband. It's been a family favorite ever since! We have two children, 12 and 10.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute the onion, mushrooms and celery in oil until tender. Remove from the heat; add the 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 the butter, jelly and lemon juice in a small saucepan until butter and jelly are melted. Combine the cornstarch, vinegar, salt and cloves until smooth; add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , After hens have baked for 30 minutes, baste and bake 30 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Place extra stuffing in a greased 1-qt. baking dish; cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
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Laxmi Xettri
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the hens turned out great! I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
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[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and they were delicious! The glaze was perfect and the hens were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Shubhankar Shreyash (Sinqq)
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great! I'm not a big fan of glaze, so I just sprinkled some salt and pepper on the hens before cooking them. They were still delicious!
Cdo Mofokeng
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The hens were juicy and tender, and the glaze was delicious. I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.
Mehedy Islam
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is so flavorful.
Marvitte Franklin
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and they were amazing! The glaze was perfect and the hens were cooked to perfection.
Xtine Unique
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious. I think I would add some butter or oil to the hens before cooking them next time.
Jawed Baloch
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were moist and tender, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ghulam Said
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The hens are juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is amazing.
Keamogetse Komane
[email protected]The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the hens were cooked perfectly.
Kahalani Fosita
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Cornish hens and they were delicious! The glaze was perfect.
Nishant Thakur
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens are always cooked perfectly and the glaze is to die for.
Hassan Mehdi
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great! I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.
Juan Santos
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the glaze was delicious. I think I would cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
segolame hiri
[email protected]This dish was a hit! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was perfectly sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.