Honey-Mustard Game Hens Recipe

Name: Honey-Mustard Game Hens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup coarse-grained mustard; 2 tablespoons Riesling or other dry white wine; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Cooking spray; Rosemary sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup coarse-grained mustard
2 tablespoons Riesling or other dry white wine
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cooking spray
Rosemary sprigs (optional)

1
Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens under cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Sprinkle salt and pepper over hen halves; set aside.
2
Combine mustard and next 5 ingredients (mustard through cloves) in a small bowl; set aside.
3
Prepare grill or broiler. Place hen halves, meaty sides up, on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 15 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with mustard mixture. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

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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: 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 cup coarse-grained mustard, and more.

Yes, Honey-Mustard 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.

Honey-Mustard Game Hens

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