Dijon-Style Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce Recipe

Name: Dijon-Style Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 large red onion, sliced; 2 Cornish hens; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

1 celery rib, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 large red onion, sliced
2 Cornish hens
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon butter

1
Scatter the vegetables in a large slow cooker.
2
Sprinkle the hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Tuck a garlic clove inside the cavity of each one.
4
Place the hens in the slow cooker.
5
Pour the wine around the hens.
6
Cover and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the hens are tender and cooked through.
7
Remove the hens to a serving platter; cover and keep warm.
8
Strain the cooking liquid into a medium saucepan.
9
Bring the liquid to a boil and cook it over med-high heat until slightly reduced.
10
Turn the heat down slightly and whisk in the mustards.
11
Stir in the parsley and butter.
12
Taste for seasoning and adjust.
13
Pour the sauce over the hens and serve.

179

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 celery rib, chopped, 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped, 1 large red onion, sliced, 2 Cornish hens, and more.

Yes, Dijon-Style Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce 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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Dijon-Style Cornish Hens With Mustard Sauce

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