Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples Recipe

Name: Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 Cornish hens, quartered and backbones removed; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 5 shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1 cup apple cider; 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 1/2 cup Calvados; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and thinly sliced; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup dried currants

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 Cornish hens, quartered and backbones removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
5 shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup apple cider
1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1/2 cup Calvados
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dried currants

1
In a large deep skillet, melt the butter in the olive oil.
2
Season the hen pieces with salt and pepper and add half of them to the skillet.
3
Cook over moderately high heat, turning, until browned all over, about 8 minutes; transfer to a plate.
4
Repeat with the remaining hen pieces.
5
Add the shallots to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the cider, stock, Calvados and vinegar and simmer over moderately high heat, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the apples and heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
8
Return the hens to the skillet and simmer over moderately low heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest piece registers 160, about 10 minutes.
9
Transfer the hens to a platter.
10
Add the currants to the skillet and season the sauce with salt and pepper.
11
Spoon the sauce over the hens and serve.

410

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 Cornish hens, quartered and backbones removed, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples 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.

Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples

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