Roast Cornish Game Hen With Portobello White Wine S

Name: Roast Cornish Game Hen With Portobello White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; 2 cups dry white wine; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 shallot (chopped); 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted); 3 sprigs fresh dill; 3 -4 medium portabella mushrooms (sliced thin); 1 red pears (Skinned and sliced thin); 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons black pepper (Freshly Ground); 2 tablespoons salt (Coarse)

Servings: persons

1
Wash cornish game hens and pat dry inside and out. Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
2
Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees. Lower immediately to 350 to start roasting. Roast until internal meat in the center of breast meat is at least 160 degrees.
3
Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes - tented with foil to preserve heat.
4
Sauce:
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In a skillet, melt butter on low to medium heat. Add chopped shallots and simmer until lightly colored. Don't allow to burn. Add flour by slowly whisking it in until the combination is smooth and unclumped.
6
Slowly whisk in Wine and Chicken stock and simmer.
7
Add sliced Portobello mushrooms and sliced Pear to sauce.
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Add a few sprigs of fresh dill.
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Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens to your preference. Salt and pepper to taste.
10
Sauce should have a slightly peppery and lightly sweet taste.
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Serve Cornish Hens and Pour sauce with mushrooms and pear over cornish hens. Add enough sauce that the cornish hens swim lightly in it.
12
Use one sprig of fresh Dill as garnish.
13
Goes well with fresh small Brussel Sprouts.

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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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, 2 cups dry white wine, 2 cups chicken stock, 1 shallot (chopped), and more.

Yes, Roast Cornish Game Hen With Portobello White Wine Sauce 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.

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Roast Cornish Game Hen With Portobello White Wine Sauce

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