ROASTED CORNISH HENS WITH GRAPES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Place the hens in a shallow baking dish without crowding. Rub hens with oil and sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper. Cut onion in half. Place the halves cut side down around the hens. Arrange gizzards and necks around the hens.
- Place baking dish on top of stove over medium-high heat. Turn the hens over in the dish to coat them with the oil. Brown them for a few minutes. Arrange hens on their sides, place in the oven and bake 15 minutes, basting often.
- Turn the hens on the other side and continue baking 15 minutes, basting often.
- Turn the hens breast side up. Bake about 10 minutes, basting often.
- Transfer the hens to a heated serving platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Skim off the fat from the pan liquid. Place the dish on top of stove and bring the liquid to a boil. Add the sherry and vinegar and stir to dissolve any brown particles that may cling to the bottom of pan. Strain sauce into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook down by half. Add the honey, broth and tomato paste. Stir and add any liquid that may have accumulated inside or around the birds. Add the grapes and bring to a boil.
- Cook about 1 minute, stirring. Swirl in the butter, add salt and pepper, if necessary. Pour the sauce over the hens and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 866, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1281 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Ahmed Hussain Ali
[email protected]The roasted Cornish hens with grapes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Phillip Mitchell
[email protected]This was my first time making Cornish hens and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow and the hens turned out amazing!
Rebecca Swagerty
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The Cornish hens are always cooked perfectly and the grapes are a delicious addition.
Calvin Jumah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cornish hens, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. The grapes added a nice touch.
Shelly Navuka
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the Cornish hens turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.
Super Farid
[email protected]The Cornish hens were a bit dry, but the grapes were delicious.
Anyebe Peter
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the Cornish hens and the grapes. I will definitely be making this again.
Jakir Vum
[email protected]The roasted Cornish hens with grapes were delicious! The meat was tender and juicy, and the grapes added a pop of sweetness and acidity. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Noordad Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The Cornish hens were cooked perfectly and the grapes added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Asif Sheikh
[email protected]Roasted Cornish hens with grapes is a fantastic recipe! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the grapes added a touch of sweetness that balanced out the savory flavors perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deli