Cornish Game Hens With Pancetta, Juniper Berries and Beets Recipe
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Directions:
- Position 1 rack in top third of oven and second rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F
- Mix 1 1/2 cups chopped beet greens, pancetta and juniper berries in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Fill hen cavities with pancetta mixture, dividing equally. Tie hen legs together.
- Place hens in heavy large roasting pan. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over hens.
- Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
- Roast hens on bottom rack in oven until golden and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss chopped beets with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on heavy large baking sheet.
- Season with salt and pepper. Arrange beets in single layer.
- Roast beets on top rack in oven until tender and beginning to caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.
- Transfer hens to plates. Remove string. Scrape up any browned bits from bottom of roasting pan.
- Pour pan juices through sieve into 2-cup glass measuring cup. Spoon fat off top of pan juices.
- Spoon beets around hens. Drizzle pan juices around hens and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 611.9 Kcal (2562 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 322.29 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 35.81g | 55% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 262.84mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 1190.17mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1079.47mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbs | 8.77g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 6.24g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.46g | 10% | |
| Protein | 59.64g | 119% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 98.5mg | 10% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 156.12 Kcal (654 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 82.23 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.14g | 55% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 67.06mg | 88% | |
| Sodium | 303.66mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 275.42mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.24g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.59g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.63g | 10% | |
| Protein | 15.22g | 119% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 25.1mg | 10% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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