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Ingredients
| cornish game hens with meat and skin: 2 whole birds |
| parsley: 1/3 cup (fresh//finely chopped) |
| shallot onions: 1 (finely chopped) |
| garlic: 1 clove (finely chopped) |
| salt: 1/2 tsp |
| peppercorns: 1/4 tsp (cracked) |
| salted butter: 1/2 cup (softened) |
| currant jelly: 1/2 cup |
| brandy (Cognac): 1/2 cup |
Brandy Jellied Cornish Game Hens
Credit: Food.com
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Prep Time
15 min -
Cook Time
1 min -
Servings
2 serving(s)
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- Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
- Combine parsley, shallot, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of butter. Stuff half of mixture into cavity of each hen and secure legs with kitchen twine.
- Place hens in pan breast side up and rub with the other 1/4 cup butter.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine jelly and brandy and cook over low heat until the jelly melts.
- After hens have cooked 30 minutes, pour the jelly mixture over the hens and cook another 30 minutes, basting frequently.