Roasted Cornish Hens With Cherry-Port Glaze – a delicious recipe with cherry preserves, port, ginger, balsamic vinegar, salt, Cornish hens. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; coat rack with cooking spray. Combine preserves, port, ginger, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 9 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens with cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Working with 1 hen at a time, tie ends of legs together with twine. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under hen. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Set on wire rack on baking sheet. Bake at 400u00b0 for 15 minutes. Brush hens with cherry mixture; bake 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of thigh registers 165u00b0, brushing with cherry mixture every 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove twine; split hens in half lengthwise.
47
kcal
Calories
1
g
Fat
10
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* 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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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup cherry preserves, 1/2 cup port, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and more.
Yes, Roasted Cornish Hens With Cherry-Port Glaze 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.
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