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This was an idea I had for a long time but never got around to doing it and it came out fantastic couldn’t have hoped for better. My wife and I loved it. The tart cherries complement the flavorful rub on the hen perfectly. For golden brown crispy skin increase temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for last 10 minutes of cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Cornish game hens
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained
- 1 ½ cups red wine
- ¼ cup pulp-free orange juice
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine sea salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, rosemary, and paprika in a bowl. Place hens on a baking sheet and evenly brush with 5 tablespoons butter. Rub hens with spice mixture.
Step 3
Bake hens in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours, basting every 1/2 hour with white wine. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
Step 4
Mix cherries, red wine, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour into the sauce; whisk until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle cherry sauce over cooked hens.
Cook’s Note:
If hens don't yield enough juice as mine did initially, a combination of about 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup white wine can be used to add basting fluid.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 646 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat41g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat19g | 93% |
| Cholesterol204mg | 68% |
| Sodium531mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
| Total Sugars14g | |
| Protein27g | |
| Vitamin C11mg | 55% |
| Calcium54mg | 4% |
| Iron9mg | 49% |
| Potassium580mg | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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