Roasted Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze Recipe

Name: Roasted Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 Cornish hens (each 1 to 1 1/2 pounds), rinsed and patted dry; 2 onions, 1 thinly sliced and the other cut into 8 wedges; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; Cooking spray, for the roasting rack; 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1/3 cup pomegranate molasses
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 Cornish hens (each 1 to 1 1/2 pounds), rinsed and patted dry
2 onions, 1 thinly sliced and the other cut into 8 wedges
4 garlic cloves, smashed
Cooking spray, for the roasting rack
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses, oil, and pepper.
2
Place each hen in a large resealable plastic bag.
3
Divide the marinade evenly between the bags; add the sliced onion and garlic.
4
Seal the bags; turn to coat.
5
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
6
Preheat the oven to 350F, with the rack in the lower third.
7
Line a shallow roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet with a roasting rack, and coat the rack with spray; set aside.
8
Remove the hens from the plastic bags, letting excess marinade drip off.
9
Place the hens on the rack, breast side up, and tuck the wing tips under the body.
10
Fill each cavity with 4 onion and 4 lemon wedges; tie the legs with kitchen twine.
11
Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
12
Transfer to the oven, and roast until the hens are golden and cooked through, about 1 1/2 hours, rotating the pan every half-hour.
13
If the skin starts to get too dark, cover loosely with foil.
14
Remove from the oven; serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 2 Cornish hens (each 1 to 1 1/2 pounds), rinsed and patted dry, and more.

Yes, Roasted Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses 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.

Roasted Cornish Hens with Pomegranate-Molasses Glaze

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