Braised Cornish Hens Recipe Recipe

Name: Braised Cornish Hens Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounce Baking Potatoes; 1 3/4 c. Chicken Broth; 14 ounce Turnips, Peeled & Cut Into; 1/2 x in. Cubes; 7 ounce (1) Golden brown Delicious Apple, Peeled & Cut Into 1/2 in. Cubes; 1/2 tsp Marjoram; 1/4 tsp Thyme; 1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg; 1/8 tsp Rosemary; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Oleo, Unsalted; 3 x (1 Lb) Cornish Game Hens; 2 Tbsp. Clarified Butter; 1/4 c. Calvados, Applejack Or possibly Brandy; 1/2 c. Unsweetened Apple Juice Red And Green Skinned Appple Wedges Watercress

Servings: persons

12 ounce Baking Potatoes
1 3/4 c. Chicken Broth
14 ounce Turnips, Peeled & Cut Into
1/2 x in. Cubes
7 ounce (1) Golden brown Delicious Apple, Peeled & Cut Into 1/2 in. Cubes
1/2 tsp Marjoram
1/4 tsp Thyme
1/4 tsp Grated Nutmeg
1/8 tsp Rosemary
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Oleo, Unsalted
3 x (1 Lb) Cornish Game Hens
2 Tbsp. Clarified Butter
1/4 c. Calvados, Applejack Or possibly Brandy
1/2 c. Unsweetened Apple Juice Red And Green Skinned Appple Wedges Watercress

1
Position Rack in Center Of Oven & Bake Potatoes Till Tender, About45 Minutes.
2
Meanwhile, Combine 1 C. Broth With Next 6 Ingredients in Heavy Medium Saucepan.
3
Cover & Simmer Till Turnips & Apple Are Tender, About 30 Minutes.
4
Drain Off Any Liquid & Reserve.
5
Halve Potatoes And Scoop Flesh Into Saucepan With Turnip Mix.
6
Mash To Lumpy Texture.
7
Fold in 1 teaspoon Oleo, Salt & Pepper.
8
Cook Completely.
9
Maintain Oven At 425 Degrees.
10
Stuff Turnip Mix Into Cavities Of Hens.
11
Skewer & Lace Closed.
12
Truss Hens To Hold Shape.
13
Heat Clarified Butter in Large Heavy Skillet Over High Heat.
14
Pat Hens Dry.
15
Add in To Skillet And Brown On All Sides, 6 To 8 Minutes.
16
Transfer Hens To Platter.
17
Pour Calvados Into Skillet.
18
Boil Till Reduced To Rich Brown Glaze, Scraping Up Any Browned Bits, About 20 Seconds.
19
Fold in Remaining 3/4 C. Broth, Apple Juice And Any Liquid Reserved From Turnips.
20
Boil Till Thickened Slightly, 4 To 5 Minutes.
21
Return Hens To Skillet, Breast Side Up.
22
Baste Generously With Pan Liquid.
23
Bake Till Hens Are Tender When Pierced With Fork, Basting Every 10 Minutes., About 30 Minutes.
24
Cook Hens 15 Minutes., Basting Frequently With Pan Drippings.
25
Remove Pins And String.
26
Split Each Hen Lengthwise.
27
Transfer To Heated Platter.
28
Garnish With Apple Wedges And Watercress.
29
Preheat Oven At 425.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounce Baking Potatoes, 1 3/4 c. Chicken Broth, 14 ounce Turnips, Peeled & Cut Into, 1/2 x in. Cubes, and more.

Yes, Braised Cornish Hens Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Braised Cornish Hens Recipe

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