Best Pineapple Stuffed Cornish Hens Recipes

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PINEAPPLE-STUFFED CORNISH HENS



Pineapple-Stuffed Cornish Hens image

My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and sweet-sour sauce made it a favorite of my family and friends. I keep copies of the recipe on hand to share. -Vicki Corners, Rock Island, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 cups cubed day-old bread (1/2-inch cubes), crusts removed
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2/3 cup butter, melted, divided
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt inside hens; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, bread cubes, celery and coconut. Add 1/3 cup butter; toss to coat. Loosely stuff hens with mixture., Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Place on a rack in a greased shallow roasting pan. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-cup baking dish; cover and set aside. Add poultry seasoning and remaining salt to remaining butter. , Spoon some butter mixture over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes, basting twice with butter mixture., Add steak sauce and reserved pineapple juice to any remaining butter mixture; baste hens. Bake reserved stuffing with hens for 30 minutes, basting hens occasionally with remaining butter mixture., Uncover stuffing; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 185° for hens and 165° for stuffing in hens. Remove hens from pan; keep warm., Pour drippings into a saucepan; skim fat. Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, water and lemon juice; add to the drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with hens and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1343 calories, Fat 82g fat (48g saturated fat), Cholesterol 465mg cholesterol, Sodium 2034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 72g protein.

PINEAPPLE-STUFFED CORNISH GAME HENS



Pineapple-Stuffed Cornish Game Hens image

This recipe came from Hawaii and was recently published in the Taste Of Home magazine. It has a pineapple-coconut stuffing. It is golden brown and wonderfully moist with a sweet sauce. Prep & cook times are approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Pineapple

Time 2h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (20 ounce) Cornish hens
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
3 cups cubed day-old bread, 1/2 inch cubes, crusts removed
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2/3 cup butter, melted divided
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 tablespoons steak sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle insides of hens with 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
  • In a bowl, combine the pineapple, bread cubes, celery and coconut.
  • Add 6 Tablespoons butter; toss to coat.
  • Loosely stuff hens; tie legs together with kitchen string.
  • Place on a rack in a greased shallow roasting pan.
  • Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2 cup baking dish; cover and set aside.
  • Add poultry seasoning and remaining salt to remaining butter.
  • Spoon some of the butter mixture over hens.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, basting twice with butter mixture.
  • Stir steak sauce and reserved pineapple juice into remaining butter mixture; baste hens.
  • Bake reserved stuffing with hens for 30 minutes; baste hens twice.
  • Uncover stuffing; baste hens with remaining butter mixture.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until meat themometer reads 185 degrees for hens and 165 degrees for stuffing in hens.
  • Remove hens from pan; keep warm.
  • Pour drippings into a saucepan; skim fat.
  • Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, water and lemon juice until smooth; add to the drippings.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve sauce with hens and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1583.7, Fat 88.1, SaturatedFat 49.4, Cholesterol 678.7, Sodium 1833.6, Carbohydrate 75.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 40.5, Protein 119.6

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