Flaming Sherried Rock Cornish Game Hens

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Flaming Sherried Rock Cornish Game Hens

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 182.4

Description

This International main features Cornish Game Hens, defr, Butter, Sherry, Brandy. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Remove giblets from defrosted birds and discard.
  2. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet with heat-proof handle.
  3. Season hens with salt and pepper, then brown lightly all over in the butter, turning frequently.
  4. This should take about 20 minutes.
  5. When hens are browned, add sherry to the pan and transfer it to the oven.
  6. Roast birds 45-60 minutes, until they are tender, basting often.
  7. Transfer hens to heated (and heatproof) serving dish.
  8. Warm brandy in a small saucepan and ignite it.
  9. Pour over the hens and serve flaming.
  10. If you cannot get Rock Cornish hens, use squab, poussin (very young chicken) or quail.
  11. These birds cook more quickly, so adjust the roasting time accordingly

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 182.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.8g20%
Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 104.0mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 1.8g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: baking, brandy, butter, chicken, cornish, defr, flaming, game, hens, international, main, roasting, rock, sherried, sherry, title, vegetarian
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