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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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âThis recipe uses only five ingredients to create a simple but elegant entree. Itâs one of my favorite dishes to serve.â âJosephine Piro Easton, PA Ingredients:
1 large orange |
2 cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each) |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup ruby port wine or grape juice |
1/4 cup seedless strawberry jam |
5 teaspoons stone-ground mustard |
Directions:
1. Finely grate peel from orange to measure 1 teaspoon. Cut orange in half widthwise; cut a thin slice from each half. Quarter slices and set aside. Juice the orange to measure 1/4 cup.
2. Loosen skin around hen breasts and thighs; place orange slices under the skin.
3. Place hens in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the wine, jam and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in mustard and orange peel.
4. Set aside 1/2 cup sauce for serving; brush remaining sauce over hens. Bake hens 10-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 180°, basting occasionally with pan juices. Warm reserved sauce; serve with hens. Yield: 2 servings.
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