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Cornish Game Hens With Orange Juice And Honey Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • For the hens .
  • 1 tbsp cold water .
  • 1/4 c orange juice .
  • 1/2 c orange juice .
  • For the Sauce .
  • 6 (20 oz) Cornish hens, 20 oz. each, cleaned .
  • 1/2 tsp cider vinegar .
  • 1/4 c honey .
  • 1/4 c butter, melted, can use margarine .
  • 2 tbsps honey .
  • 1/4 tsp pepper .
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions
  • Step #1 To make the hens, place them on a rack in a shallow baking pan.
  • Step #2 Tie legs together with kitchen cord if desired.
  • Step #3 Sprinkle top with salt & pepper(and garlic powder if using).
  • Step #4 Combine the butter, orange juice & honey & spoon over the hens.
  • Step #5 Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F.
  • Step #6 for 1 hr or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
  • Step #7 & juices run clear, basting every 15 mins.
  • Step #8 Meanwhile for the sauce, mix the orange juice, honey & vinegar in a small saucepan.
  • Step #9 Combine the cornstarch & water in a c until smooth; stir in theto the orange juice mixture.
  • Step #10 Bring to a boil; cook for 1 min or until thickened.
  • Step #11 Serve with the hens.
  • Enjoy the Cornish Game Hens With Orange Juice & Honey recipe

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