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Sunshine Cornish Hens For 2 Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year ago You may not want to do a big turkey if there are only two of you.Try this tasty healthy alternative.The Sunshine name comes because of the beautiful color when removed from the oven. recipe from Feast Section of Nashua Telegraph. HISTORY: One fo... More Prep:15m Cook:45m Servings:2	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

40 ounces cranberry juice cocktail

16 ounces pomegranate juice

1 tablespoon chopped raw garlic

2 tablespoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

2 Cornish hens, about 1 3/4 pounds each

2 tablespoons oil

2 tablespoons fresh pomegranate seeds

Cranberry sauce or relish, warmed

Directions

MARINATE TIME OVERNIGHT

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THE NIGHT BEFORE:

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In a large bowl, mix together the first nine ingredients. Stir well so the spices dissolve.

With a large kitchen knife, split the hens along the side of the backbone. Flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand. Immerse them in the seasoned liquid, cover well and place in the refrigerator overnight.

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TO COOK:

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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.

Remove the hens from the liquid, and place them skin up in a roasting pan lightly brushed with oil.

They should lay flat, with the legs nearly tucked up over the breast meat.

Brush the skin lightly with the oil and place in the oven.

Cook about 45 minutes, until the meat is cooked through.

Serve the hens with the seeds sprinkled on top and the relish on the side.

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Comments

lanacountry 1 year ago said:
Yummers Jm..:)5

gourmetana 1 year ago said:
I love this seasoning, so rich! I will definitely try it! Thanks for sharing :) *5*

chefmeow 1 year ago said:
Yummers, love the sounds of this one. Great post and a high 5.

donman 1 year ago said:
Joy,
Thanks for the great recipe and the history lesson.
Donman :)

P.S. You got my 5 to. I don't know this thing is giving you a 4.2 if everyone gave you a 5 :(

trigger 1 year ago said:
Love the history this recipe is outstanding Joymarie. All of the flavors are wonderful.
Five forks

binky67 1 year ago said:
I can almost taste these right now. Devine!

shazam 3 months, 1 week ago said:
I'm right there with binky67 - I too can almost taste this and I know I'll be making this cornish hen recipe. High 5!

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