Stuffed Rock Cornish Game Hens With Rhubarb Sauce

Name: Stuffed Rock Cornish Game Hens With Rhubarb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs Cornish hens; salad oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 8 ounces herb seasoned stuffing mix; 1 teaspoon salt; RHUBARB SAUCE; 1 1/4 lbs rhubarb, cut up (or 2 cups frozen rhubarb); 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup sugar

Servings: persons

4 lbs Cornish hens
salad oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
8 ounces herb seasoned stuffing mix
1 teaspoon salt
RHUBARB SAUCE
1 1/4 lbs rhubarb, cut up (or 2 cups frozen rhubarb)
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Remove giblets and necks from hens. Rinse and drain well. Tuck neck skin of each hen under wings to secure it.
3
In 10-inch skillet over medium heat, in 1/4 cup hot salad oil, cook onion and celery until golden, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing mix as label directs; stir into onion mixture. Lightly spoon mixture into hens. Tie legs and tail of each hen together.
4
Brush hens generously with oil; sprinkle with salt. Place, breast side up, on rack in open roasting pan. Roast at 375u00b0F for 1 1/4 hours or until a leg can be moved easily up and down.
5
Meanwhile, prepare Rhubarb Sauce. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat rhubarb, water, salt and cinnamon to boiling; cover. Reduce heat to low; cook 5-8 minutes for until rhubarb is tender, stirring frequently. Stir in sugar. Baste hens frequently with sauce during last 30 minutes of roasting. Remove strings. Serve with remaining sauce.

521

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs Cornish hens, salad oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Rock Cornish Game Hens With Rhubarb Sauce falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!