BACON-WRAPPED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH RASPBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE
This dish a winner! Simple, easy to make and it has great presentation. I've made this 3 times so far and it's never failed. The hens cook perfectly and the taste is wonderful. #69724 makes a perfect side dish for this entree. The recipe comes from the Aug '03 issue of Gourmet. This is a great meal for entertaining! I served it for 10 this weekend and everyone loved it.
Provided by DDW7976
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Briskly simmer jam and vinegar in small saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until glaze is reduced to about 1/2 cup.
- About 8 minutes.
- Cool to room temperature (glaze will thicken slightly as it cools).
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Cook bacon in batches, over med.
- heat until some of the fat is rendered but bacon is still translucent and pliable, 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Cut and discard back bones from each hen with kitchen shears and then halve each hen length wise.
- Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange cut sides down, in a large roasting pan.
- Wrap 2 slices around each half hen, tucking ends under.
- Brush liberally with glaze, reserving the remainder.
- Roast in the middle of the oven, brushing with pan juices and reserved glaze twice (every 10 minutes), until juices run clear when a thigh is pierced, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.3, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 15.3, Protein 30.6
CORNISH GAME HEN WITH BACON AND ONIONS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Wrap a brick in aluminum foil and place into the oven to heat.
- Place the game hen breast side down on a cutting board. Using scissors or poultry shears, cut from the neck to the tailbone to remove the backbone. Once you remove the backbone you will be able to see the inside of the bird. Make a small slit in the cartilage at the base of the breastbone to reveal the keel bone. Grab the bird with both hands on the ribs and open up like a book, facing down towards the cutting board. Remove the keel bone. Cut small slits in the skin of the bird behind the legs and tuck the drumsticks into them in order to hold them in place. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Fry the bacon in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once crisp, remove the bacon from the skillet and reserve. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan. Immediately add the two birds to the pan, skin side down. Add the onions to the pan around the edges. Top the birds with the brick and allow to remain on the heat for 5 minutes. Place the pan into the oven and cook 10 to 15 minutes or until the thigh meat reaches 170 degrees F. Remove from the oven and allow the bird to rest for 5 minutes before serving with the onions and bacon.
BACON-WRAPPED CORNISH HENS WITH RASPBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZE
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Briskly simmer jam and vinegar in a small saucepan, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until glaze is reduced to about 1/2 cup, about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature (glaze will thicken slightly as it cools). Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Cook bacon in batches in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until some of fat is rendered but bacon is still translucent and pliable, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cut out and discard backbone from each hen with kitchen shears, then halve each hen lengthwise. Pat hens dry and season with salt and pepper, then arrange, cut sides down, in a large roasting pan. Brush hens liberally with glaze, reserving remainder, and wrap 2 slices of bacon around each half hen, tucking ends under. Roast in middle of oven, brushing with pan juices and reserved glaze twice (every 10 minutes), until juices run clear when a thigh is pierced, 30 to 35 minutes.
JUICY BACON WRAPPED CORNISH GAME HEN
I wonderfully glazed game hen halved wrapped in bacon, tender and juicy in every bite. Very delicate, along with a few simple but explosive side dishes it will leave you wanting more. This recipe was created by myself, Chris B. Butler Jr., I cook my food with passion and the taste proves that. so enjoy and be on the look out for more. Also the side dishes i choose was Loaded mashed potatoes, peas and carrots for color and crescent rolls.
Provided by tattoofood
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 1-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1 Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2 Melt butter and stir in honey and chili powder; mixing well in a small pot .
- 3 Stir in orange juice, (salt and pepper optional) and put heat on low.
- 4 Cut each hen into two halves.
- 5 Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
- 6 Place hens in in round baking dish, skin side down, and place in oven for 10 minutes.
- 7 Turn hens over and baste generously with all of the mixture.
- 8 Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until well browned, periodically pouring the glaze from the pan onto the hens throughout the cooking process.
- 9 Once the timer goes off pull the hen out and wrap your bacon slices around the hens, tucking the bacon under the wing tips and around, coat the hen with more glaze from the pan and place back in the oven and cook until bacon is light brown.
CORNISH GAME HEN WITH RASPBERRY-RED WINE SAUCE
Categories Roast Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Raspberry Red Wine Fall Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F. Sprinkle hen halves with thyme, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add hen halves, skin side down, and cook until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer hen halves to baking sheet (do not clean skillet). Roast until juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add shallots and sauté over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add broth, wine, raspberries, 2 teaspoons sugar and allspice. Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon, scraping up browned bits and crushing raspberries, about 12 minutes. Strain wine sauce into small bowl. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper; add more sugar, if desired. Serve hen halves with sauce.
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