Roast Cornish Hens Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 4 (20 to 22 ounce) Cornish game hens
 2 to 4 tablespoons Tarragon Vinegar
 2 teaspoons savory seasonings Poultry Blend

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°.
Rinse hens; pat dry.
Tuck wings under body; tie legs together: Place hens, breast side up, on roasting rack in shallow roasting pan.
Brush vinegar evenly over hens; sprinkle on Poultry Blend.
Roast 55 to 65 minutes or until goldenbrown and internal temperature reaches 180° on meat thermometer.
To Stuff & Roast Hens: Use Wild Rice & Fruit Stuffing, Preheat oven to 375°.
Rinse hens; pat dry.
Divide stuffing into four equal parts and use one part to stuff into each hen.
Roast 75 to 85 minutes: or until internal temperature of stuffing teaches 160° on meat thermometer and hens are goldenbrown.
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