Roastit Wee Chookie Burdies wae Onion Soss Recipe

Name: Roastit Wee Chookie Burdies wae Onion Soss
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; ½ cup treacle or ½ cup molasses; ¼ cup red onion, minced; 5 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped; 4 fluid ounces olive oil; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon salt, to taste (optional); ½ cup yellow onions or ½ cup shallot, diced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 4 fluid ounces Chardonnay wine; 6 fluid ounces low sodium chicken broth; 1 pinch ground cloves; salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 Cornish hens
½ cup treacle or ½ cup molasses
¼ cup red onion, minced
5 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
4 fluid ounces olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt, to taste (optional)
½ cup yellow onions or ½ cup shallot, diced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 fluid ounces Chardonnay wine
6 fluid ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 pinch ground cloves
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1
---To Make the Onion Sauce---.
2
Place the butter and onions in a medium-size saucepan, and cook at medium-high heat until the onions are well caramelized (they will have a nice brown, nutty color).
3
Using a fork, add the flour and garlic, incorporating well.
4
Add the bay leaves, vinegar, and Chardonnay.
5
Reduce this liquid by half.
6
Add the chicken stock and reduce again until the sauce is thickened enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon.
7
Remove from the heat and whisk in the remaining spices.
8
Remove the bay leaves.
9
---To Roast the Hens---.
10
Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.
11
Prepare a roasting pan by brushing it lightly with olive oil.
12
Rinse the hens well with cold water, both outside and inside.
13
Pat them dry with paper towel and set them aside.
14
Combine all the remaining ingredients in a medium-size bowl and whisk well until the glaze is emulsified.
15
Brush both the inside and outside of the hens heavily with the prepared molasses glaze and place them in the prepared roasting pan.
16
Roast the hens in preheated oven.
17
After 5 minutes, brush the hens again with the remaining glaze.
18
If the glaze seems to be burning on the bottom of the pan, simply pour a small amount of water into the pan.
19
Continue roasting the hens until the internal temperature of the meat has reached 180F.
20
Check each hen for doneness by placing a fork in the center cavity of the hen and lifting upward.
21
If the juices appear clear, the hens are completely roasted.
22
If the juices appear red or pink, roast for an additional 2-4 minutes.
23
When the juices are clear, remove from the oven and allow hens to rest at room temperature for 2-3 minutes.

1259

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, ½ cup treacle or ½ cup molasses, ¼ cup red onion, minced, 5 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Roastit Wee Chookie Burdies wae Onion Soss 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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Roastit Wee Chookie Burdies wae Onion Soss

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