CORNISH HENS WITH CRANBERRY CORNBREAD STUFFING

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Categories     Poultry     Roast     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the glaze:
1 1/2 c. dried cranberries
3 T honey
1 T lemon juice
1.5 c. warm water
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. butter
For the stuffing:
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
Dash of rosemary
1 T flour
1 c. cubed cornbread
1 T bacon grease
1 small egg (about half of 1 large egg), beaten
3 T heavy cream
1/4 c. chicken stock
2 Cornish hens, rinsed and patted dry, seasoned liberally with salt and pepper
2 T butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400ยบ. Mix cranberries, honey, lemon juice, and warm water in a bowl. Set aside for 20 minutes or until cranberries are rehydrated. Strain fruit, reserving liquid. Chop berries, set aside. Heat bacon grease and saute onions with rosemary until browned. Add cornbread and cranberries to pan, season with salt and pepper. Stir, remove from heat. In small bowl, whisk egg, cream, stock. Pour over cornbread mixture. Stir. Stuff hens with cornbread mixture. Dot birds with butter. Roast 40-45 minutes. While roasting, cook cranberry water, add balsamic vinegar and butter. Reduce until syrupy. Pour over hens during the last ten minutes of roasting time. Rest 10 minutes before serving

Ajay Mahato
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Amazing recipe! The hens were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Abuchi Michael
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This was my first time cooking cornish hens, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were so juicy and tender, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jfhj Gfjj
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My family loved this recipe! The hens were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so tasty. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Jake Morman
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This recipe was a winner! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory. I especially enjoyed the crispy skin on the hens. Definitely a keeper!


Larry Lucky
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Delicious! The cornish hens were cooked to perfection and the cranberry cornbread stuffing was a perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again.


Carolinr Toal
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Great recipe! The hens were juicy and tender, and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. Would definitely make this again!


MD.tanzimul Tonmoy
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Loved this recipe! The hens were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was amazing. The cranberry added a nice tartness that balanced out the richness of the dish. Highly recommend!


Chrust
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Easy to follow recipe with great results! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Hakim
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The cornish hens turned out perfectly cooked, with crispy skin and moist meat. The cranberry cornbread stuffing was a delicious complement, with a nice balance of sweet and savory flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Emmanuel Sibiya
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This cornish hen and cranberry cornbread stuffing recipe was a huge hit with my family! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was moist and savory. I especially liked the hint of sweetness from the cranberries. Will definitely be making