Roast Guinea Hen Recipe

Name: Roast Guinea Hen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 3 bay leaves; One 3 1/2 to 4 pound guinea hen; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 bay leaves
One 3 1/2 to 4 pound guinea hen
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2
Place the guinea hen in a large, deep bowl, pour the marinade over and inside the hen, cover the bowl, and marinate, refrigerated, overnight, turning occasionally to ensure that all parts of the bird are covered.
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
4
Remove the hen from the marinade.
5
Reserve the marinade.
6
Put the hen in a roasting pan and brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
7
Turn the hen breastside down in the pan and roast for 20 minutes.
8
After 20 minutes, turn the hen onto its back, decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees, and roast for 1 hour.
9
While the hen is roasting, place the reserved marinade in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce to approximately 1/4 cup.
10
When the hen has 15 minutes left to cook, pour the reduced marinade over the hen and return it to the oven for its final 15 minutes of cooking.
11
Remove from the oven, and let the hen rest for 10 or 15 minutes before dividing into serving portions.

121

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup cider vinegar, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespoons dried thyme, 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, and more.

Yes, Roast Guinea Hen 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.

Roast Guinea Hen

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