ROAST CORNISH HENS WITH SAGE BUTTER
Steps:
- In a small bowl blend together well 2 tablespoons of the butter with the sage,the zest, and the salt. Loosen the skin covering the breast meat on each hen by slipping your fingers under the skin and sliding them between the skin and the meat. Divide the butter mixture between the hens, inserting it under the skin of each hen and smoothing it evenly by rubbing the outside of the skin, and season the hens with salt and pepper. Tie each hen's legs together with kitchen string.
- In a large ovenproof heavy skillet or small flameproof roasting pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides, in it sauté the hens, breast sides up, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown, and roast them in the middle of a preheated 450°F. oven, basting them with the pan juices every 10 minutes, for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted in the fleshy part of the thigh registers 180°F. Let the hens stand for 5 minutes and discard the string.
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srk gamer786
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the sage butter is a delicious addition.
Mandisa Mbhadu
[email protected]These hens were amazing! I made them for a dinner party and everyone raved about them. The sage butter was the perfect touch.
Darren Walker
[email protected]The hens were a bit dry, but the sage butter helped to add some flavor. I would recommend using a different cooking method next time.
Rufer Billiz
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the sage butter is a delicious addition.
Favour Ambrose
[email protected]These hens were delicious! The sage butter was a perfect accompaniment. I would definitely make this recipe again.
shahidah Ismail
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the hens were a bit dry. I think I would try a different cooking method next time.
selma mberirua
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The hens were cooked to perfection and the sage butter was a delicious addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Kirsten Suckinaw
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.
tamam walio
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The hens were dry and the sage butter was bland.
BRIAN KATLEGO KUBAYI
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the sage butter is a delicious addition.
Apple Nango
[email protected]These hens were amazing! I made them for a dinner party and everyone raved about them. The sage butter was the perfect touch.
Stephanie Hutton
[email protected]The Cornish hens were a bit dry, but the sage butter helped to add some flavor. I would recommend using a different cooking method next time.
Lesedi Precious
[email protected]I had never cooked Cornish hens before, but this recipe made it easy. The hens were cooked perfectly and the sage butter was a delicious way to finish them off.
MD Balalcox
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the hens turned out beautifully. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sage butter was a great addition and really enhanced the flavor of the hens.
MUSFIQUR RAHMAN NUHIN
[email protected]These Cornish hens were a hit! The sage butter was a perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.