Date & Walnut Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Name: Date & Walnut Cornish Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; 1/2 cup oil; 2 lemons, juice of, large; 1/4 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup (I prefer Heinz); 2 tablespoons minced green onions; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 3/4 cup sherry wine; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; STUFFING; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 8 pitted dates; 1 teaspoon minced onion; 1 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix; 3/4 cup water

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens
1/2 cup oil
2 lemons, juice of, large
1/4 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup (I prefer Heinz)
2 tablespoons minced green onions
1 garlic clove, finely minced
3/4 cup sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
STUFFING
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
8 pitted dates
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix
3/4 cup water

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Rinse Hens inside and out with cold water. Blot dry with paper towels. Prick skin of each Hen in several places with a fork. Place in a deep baking dish. Combine rest of the stuff except stuffing and corn starch and pour over Hens. Cover and put in the Ice Box for 12 to 24 hours. Turn the Hens many times. Drain and save the marinade. Stuff each bird with the stuffing and place in a shallow baking dish on a rack in the WOK over simmering water. Loosely cover Hens with foil. Cover WOK and steam for 1 hour check the water in the bottom from time to time. Remove from WOK. Strain the reserved marinade into saucepan. Place over medium heat, simmer until reduced by about half. Stir in cornstarch and cook till thickened. Spoon over Birds in baking dish. Again place dish in WOK on rack over simmering water and cover loosely with foil. Cover WOK and steam for 15 minutes. Baste a few times.
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Stuffing Directions:
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mix flour with walnuts and dates. chop fine and mix with minced onion, Stuffing mix and water.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, 1/2 cup oil, 2 lemons, juice of, large, 1/4 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Date & Walnut Cornish Game Hens falls under the General 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.

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Date & Walnut Cornish Game Hens

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