POM HONEY ROASTED GAME HENS

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Categories     Game     Bake     Dinner

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Juice from 2 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates,* or 1 cup POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice
1/2 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cloves smashed garlic
3 game hens, split in half
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
1/2 cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate
3 tablespoons honey
Shelled, chopped pistachios

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare fresh pomegranate juice.* 2. Mix pomegranate juice, 1/2 cup honey, and remaining ingredients; pour over hens. 3. Marinate, covered, overnight or at least 8 hours in the refrigerator. Turn occasionally. 4. Drain hens, reserving marinade. Simmer marinade, covered for 10 minutes; reserve. 5. Season hens with salt and pepper. 6. Bake at 450F, basting frequently with reserved marinade, until hens are just firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. 7. Prepare garnish - Score 1 fresh pomegranate and place in a bowl of water. Break open the pomegranate underwater to free the arils (seed sacs). The arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl and the membrane will float to the top. Sieve and put the arils in a separate bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup arils from fruit and set aside. (Refrigerate or freeze remaining arils for another use.) 8. Remove from oven; let rest covered with a tea towel for 5 minutes. Brush each half with 1/2 tablespoon honey. 9. Garnish with pomegranate arils and chopped pistachios. *For 1 cup of juice, cut 2-3 large POM Wonderful Pomegranates in half and juice them with a citrus reamer or juicer. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. Set the juice aside.

Iqra G
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the game hens turned out great! The honey-roasted flavor was subtle but delicious. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Mrfunky 100
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This recipe is a keeper! The game hens were perfectly cooked, and the honey-roasted flavor was divine. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.


xxl Freshmen
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I made this recipe for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the game hens, and they couldn't stop raving about the flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.


Md Shahid Ahmed
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This recipe was amazing! The game hens were so tender and juicy, and the honey-roasted flavor was out of this world. I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.