PECAN-STUFFED CORNISH HENS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Put 6 tablespoons of the butter in a mixing bowl. Put the pecan meats into the container of an electric blender or spice mill and grind until fine. Do not grind too much, or you will make a paste. Add the pecans to the 6 tablespoons of butter. Add the Cognac, mustard, salt and pepper, and blend well with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
- Insert the fingers underneath the skin of the breast and thighs of each hen. Make a fairly deep cavity to hold the stuffing. Spoon an equal portion of the pecan mixture beneath the skin of each hen, distributing the mixture evenly throughout the cavity. It is best if you truss the hens with string.
- Sprinkle the hens with salt and pepper. Arrange the hens breast-side-up on a baking dish. Brush each with a tablespoon of oil. Place the hens in the oven, and bake 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, drain the potatoes, and cut them into very thin slices. There should be about 5 cups. Put the slices in a colander and run them under very hot tap water. Pat dry, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Scatter the potato slices and the necks of the hens around the birds. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and continue baking 10 minutes, basting occasionally. Stir the potatoes so that they bake evenly. Turn the hens breast-side-down, and continue baking 20 minutes. Turn the hens breast-side-up and continue baking 10 minutes.
- Untruss the hens, and cut them in half lengthwise. Serve the potatoes sprinkled with parsley. Broccoli with tomatoes is a good accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 818, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1343 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
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sienna heneghan
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like a lot of work.
hark singh
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Amelia Smith
[email protected]I'm not a fan of stuffing. Can I make this recipe without the stuffing?
Joe Seaton
[email protected]I'm allergic to pecans. Can I substitute another nut in this recipe?
Tracy Loupin
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover stuffing. I always have a lot of stuffing left over after Thanksgiving and this is a great way to use it up.
Crazy tee
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always delicious.
Synell Patterson
[email protected]This recipe was a little too complicated for me. I think I'll stick to simpler recipes in the future.
Ijaz Honey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was really good.
Kostory ko
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious.
Neha dahal
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Owen Wamburu
[email protected]I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the hens have been dry. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.
Ayesha Iqbal
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for Cornish hens. It's always a hit with my guests.
Mustapha Musty
[email protected]The hens were a little overcooked, but the stuffing was still good.
Lebohang Selina
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out great. The stuffing was a little bland for my taste, but that's easily fixed.
Smoke FF
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Bafe Deblke
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is to die for.
Haris Don
[email protected]The hens were a little dry, but the stuffing was amazing.
Thabisilelebyane Thabisilelebyane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but I loved the stuffing in this recipe. It was moist and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the chicken.
md sozol
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out perfectly. The stuffing was a nice balance of sweet and savory.
Laksan Laksan
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.