Roasted Garlic Hens With Gravy Recipe

Name: Roasted Garlic Hens With Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For The Hens; 3 (7 ounce) frozen Cornish hens, thawed; 1 head garlic; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry balsamic vinegar (you can use regular, but the raspberry really is great); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; For The Gravy; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup of the hen dripping; 3/4 - 1 cup milk (I use 1%); 1 tablespoon raspberry balsamic vinegar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

For The Hens
3 (7 ounce) frozen Cornish hens, thawed
1 head garlic
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tablespoons raspberry balsamic vinegar (you can use regular, but the raspberry really is great)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
For The Gravy
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup of the hen dripping
3/4 - 1 cup milk (I use 1%)
1 tablespoon raspberry balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Place the hens in a foil lined oven pan and set aside.
3
Wrap the garlic in foil, place in the preheated oven, and roast for 1 hour.
4
Meanwhile, stir together the rest of the hen ingredients in a small bowl.
5
When the garlic is roasted, carefully unwrap it, cut it in two, and swizzle it into the butter mixture (This topping can be made up to two days in advance).
6
Spoon the mixture over the hens, then cover them with foil.
7
Bake for 1 1/2 hours cover in a 350u00b0F oven, then uncover and bake for 30 minutes more.
8
In the last minutes begin to melt the gravy butter in a medium saucepan, over medium-low heat.
9
Add the flour and and begin to stir constantly for 1 minute; add the onion and stir together.
10
Let it cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes.
11
Remove the hens from the oven and onto a serving platter.
12
Measure out 1/4 cup of the drippings and whisk it into the flour/butter mixture.
13
Add the milk, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and turn the head to medium-high to bring it to a boil, stirring frequently.
14
When it is boiling, remove it from the heat and pour over the hens.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For The Hens, 3 (7 ounce) frozen Cornish hens, thawed, 1 head garlic, 1/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Roasted Garlic Hens With Gravy 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 Garlic Hens With Gravy

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