cornish hens with cranberry-orange sauce
This recipe is great anytime, but the flavors lend themselves to the holiday season. Wonderful for empty nesters when kids go to in-laws or stay home for Santa!
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cornish hens (1 1/2 pounds each)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup room temperature water
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken flavored bouillion granules
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
How To Make cornish hens with cranberry-orange sauce
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Step 1Remove the giblets from the hen. Use to make stock or reserve for a future use.
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Step 2Pat the hens dry. Close the cavities and secure with wooden picks; truss.
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Step 3Brown the hens in the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the room temperature water, bouillon granules, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover; reduce heat and simmer for 50 minutes or until done. Remove the hens to a serving platter; set aside and keep warm.
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Step 4Combine 1/4 cup cold water and the next 4 ingredients in a saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly.
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Step 5Stir in the cranberries and marmalade; cook for 5 minutes or until the cranberry skins pop. Serve the hens with the sauce.
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Ingredient:
Wild Game
Culture:
American
Category:
Wild Game
Method:
Stove Top
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