Roasted Cornish Game Hen With Mustard Glaze

1. 1

   Remove the backbone from the hen with poultry shears or a sharp knife, place the hen, skin side up, on a work surface, and press down the breastbone to flatten the hen.

2. 2

   In an ovenproof skillet roast the hen, skin side up, in a preheated 450u00b0F oven for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   While the hen is roasting, in a small bowl whisk together the oil, the mustard, rosemary, the garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Remove the hen from the oven, spread the mustard mixture over the skin, and roast the hen for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Transfer the hen to a preheated broiler and broil it about 4 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes. Now put the mustard seed in with the mustard mixture and broil for 2-3 more minutes(this is so the mustard seeds won't burn).

6. 6

   Transfer the hen to a platter and keep it warm.

7. 7

   To the skillet add the wine and boil the mixture over high heat until it is reduced by half. Add the broth, boil the mixture for 1 minute, scraping up and brown bits, and add any juices that have accumulated on the platter. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve onto 2 plates. Cut the hen in half with a sharp knife, and arrange each half on top of the sauce.

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   Serve and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.