ROAST GAME HENS WITH PINEAPPLE GLAZE

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Provided by Janis Gavin

Categories     Fruit     Poultry     Roast     Christmas     Dinner     Pineapple     Fall     Winter     Anniversary     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     California     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1 3/4-pound Cornish game hens, giblets removed
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange game hens, breast side up, in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Brush hens with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake uncovered 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk crushed pineapple, maple syrup, lemon juice, mustard and soy sauce in medium saucepan to combine. Baste hens with some of pineapple mixture. Continue roasting until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F, basting occasionally with more pineapple mixture, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer roasted game hens to serving platter. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm. Scrape pan juices into remaining pineapple mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until pineapple sauce is reduced to 2/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle hens with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hens warm, passing pineapple sauce separately.

Eddyy Lee Spartah
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Delicious!


Shimaa Habib
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The game hens are always a hit, and the pineapple glaze is a perfect complement. I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect.


Filimon Fili
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I love this recipe! The pineapple glaze is so flavorful and the game hens are always cooked perfectly. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they always rave about it.


Jibon 10
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pineapple glaze is amazing and the game hens are always cooked perfectly. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Mohsan Khan
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This recipe is a winner! The game hens were cooked to perfection and the pineapple glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again for my next dinner party.


Waheed Solangi
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The game hens were juicy and flavorful, and the pineapple glaze was a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lawrencia Okyere
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The pineapple glaze on these game hens was out of this world! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The meat was cooked perfectly and was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


lYl Gamming
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This was my first time cooking game hens and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the game hens turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zarshad Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The pineapple glaze is amazing and the game hens were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again for my family and friends.


kbrom teame
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I followed the recipe exactly and the game hens turned out beautifully. The skin was crispy and flavorful, and the meat was juicy and tender. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious meal.


Saad Tanveer
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The pineapple glaze added a delightful sweetness and tanginess to the game hens, and the meat was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.