Cornish Hen with Tart Cherry Sauce Recipe

Name: Cornish Hen with Tart Cherry Sauce
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/8 teaspoon paprika; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 Cornish game hens; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained; 1 1/2 cups red wine; 1/4 cup pulp-free orange juice; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 Cornish game hens
1/2 cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained
1 1/2 cups red wine
1/4 cup pulp-free orange juice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine sea salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, rosemary, and paprika in a bowl.
3
Place hens on a baking sheet and evenly brush with 5 tablespoons butter.
4
Rub hens with spice mixture.
5
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.
6
An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
7
Mix cherries, red wine, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 10 minutes.
9
Sprinkle flour into the sauce; whisk until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Drizzle cherry sauce over cooked hens.

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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: 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Cornish Hen with Tart Cherry Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Cornish Hen with Tart Cherry Sauce

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