Dutch Oven Country Hen Recipe

Name: Dutch Oven Country Hen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) fresh hen; 2 cups chicken stock; 4 celery ribs, 2 inch diagonally sliced,leaves reserved; 4 carrots, 1 inch diagonally sliced; 1 onion, quartered,skin reserved; 4 new potatoes, unpeeled,halved; 1 box frozen cut corn; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb) fresh hen
2 cups chicken stock
4 celery ribs, 2 inch diagonally sliced,leaves reserved
4 carrots, 1 inch diagonally sliced
1 onion, quartered,skin reserved
4 new potatoes, unpeeled,halved
1 box frozen cut corn
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons paprika
salt and pepper

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Rinse and pat dry the hen.
3
Season outside, and cavity with salt and pepper.
4
Stuff onion skins, celery leaves and bay leaves inside.
5
Place hen into heavy Dutch Oven, legs up.
6
Brush hen with oil and paprika.
7
Pour stock around bird and cover with lid.
8
Place pot into oven, lower temp to 325.
9
Cook for 2 hours.
10
Carefully remove Dutch Oven and spread veggies around the hen, lightly season w/s&p.
11
Re-fit the lid and return to oven for 1 more hour.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) fresh hen, 2 cups chicken stock, 4 celery ribs, 2 inch diagonally sliced,leaves reserved, 4 carrots, 1 inch diagonally sliced, and more.

Yes, Dutch Oven Country Hen 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.

Dutch Oven Country Hen

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