Cornish Hens with Red Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Cornish Hens with Red Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons pure olive oil; 4 cornish hens, split in half down the back; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup pearl onions, peeled (frozen are fine); 1/2 cup diced carrots; 1/2 cup diced turnips; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/2 cup canned plum tomatoes, drained and crushed; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/4 cup crumbled crisp-fried bacon

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons pure olive oil
4 cornish hens, split in half down the back
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup pearl onions, peeled (frozen are fine)
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced turnips
2 tablespoons dried thyme
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 cup canned plum tomatoes, drained and crushed
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup crumbled crisp-fried bacon

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet.
3
Season the hen halves with the salt and pepper and brown well on both sides before removing and placing in an ovenproof casserole.
4
To the skillet in which you cooked the hens, add the onions, carrots, turnips, thyme and garlic and saute until the vegetables begin to wilt.
5
Add the red wine, plum tomatoes and chicken stock to the vegetables and cook 10 minutes over medium heat.
6
Pour the vegetable mixture over the hens in the ovenproof casserole and bake 1 1/4 hours.
7
When the hens have finished baking, add the cooked, crumbled bacon to the casserole and serve with chive mashed potatoes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons pure olive oil, 4 cornish hens, split in half down the back, Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 cup pearl onions, peeled (frozen are fine), and more.

Yes, Cornish Hens with Red Wine Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cornish Hens with Red Wine Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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