PINEAPPLE-STUFFED CORNISH HENS
My mother brought this recipe back with her from Hawaii about 25 years ago. The tender meat, pineapple-coconut stuffing and sweet-sour sauce made it a favorite of my family and friends. I keep copies of the recipe on hand to share. -Vicki Corners, Rock Island, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt inside hens; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, bread cubes, celery and coconut. Add 1/3 cup butter; toss to coat. Loosely stuff hens with mixture., Tuck wings under hens; tie legs together. Place on a rack in a greased shallow roasting pan. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 1-1/2-cup baking dish; cover and set aside. Add poultry seasoning and remaining salt to remaining butter. , Spoon some butter mixture over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes, basting twice with butter mixture., Add steak sauce and reserved pineapple juice to any remaining butter mixture; baste hens. Bake reserved stuffing with hens for 30 minutes, basting hens occasionally with remaining butter mixture., Uncover stuffing; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 185° for hens and 165° for stuffing in hens. Remove hens from pan; keep warm., Pour drippings into a saucepan; skim fat. Combine cornstarch, brown sugar, water and lemon juice; add to the drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with hens and stuffing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1343 calories, Fat 82g fat (48g saturated fat), Cholesterol 465mg cholesterol, Sodium 2034mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 72g protein.
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Sahar
[email protected]This was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.
Muhammad Binyameen
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The hens were juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious.
Zadav Vai
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the hens turned out great.
Khaksb Khdbdb
[email protected]I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Aarohi Chhetri
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfect.
shihab
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. The hens were cooked to perfection and the stuffing was delicious.
Buddika Ruwan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Md Sagor Islam Turrjo
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens are always juicy and flavorful, and the stuffing is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Suhail Ali
[email protected]This was my first time making Cornish hens and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. It was easy to follow and the hens turned out amazing.
manoo manoo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is to die for.
ahmed gurey awkhalaf khayr
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The hens were moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly sweet and tangy.
Aliya Rajpoot 304
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The pineapple stuffing was the perfect complement to the Cornish hens. I will definitely be making this again.