Red Currant-Glazed Cornish Hens And Pearl Onions

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   Preheat oven to 425u00b0.

2. 2

   Combine first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Place hen halves, meaty sides up, in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 425u00b0 for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush hens with half of jelly mixture. Reduce oven temperature to 400u00b0. Bake at 400u00b0 for 8 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush hens with remaining half of jelly mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 for 7 minutes or until a thermometer registers 165u00b0.

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   Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add onions to pan; cook 2 minutes. Remove onions with a slotted spoon. Drain and rinse under cold running water; drain. Pinch stem end of each onion; discard peels. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper to pan; cook 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Serve with hens.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.