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Game Hens with Pomegranates (Mario Batali) Recipe

Game Hens with Pomegranates (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

seeds from 1 large pomegranate
1 cup marsala wine
1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
salt and black pepper
6 cornish game hens
6 thin slices pancetta
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 tbsp unsalted butter
12 fresh sage leaves
2 oranges, peel cut into 1/4-inch slices

Directions:

In a small bowl, just cover the pomegranate seeds with the Marsala. You may have to use more Marsala. Gently mix in the mint and set aside, covered, for 1 hour.
Season the birds inside and out with salt and pepper. Drain the pomegranate seeds and mint, reserving the liquid. Stuff the birds with the seeds, reserving a few for later, and the mint. Using a needle, truss each bird tightly so that the inner cavity is closed and sealed shut buy the 2 legs. Wrap each bird in a slice of pancetta, using your palms to press the pancetta tight against the bird.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In an oven-proof saute pan, heat the olive oil. Add 3 sage leaves and cook 1 minute before adding the hens. Brown the birds on all sides over high heat until well browned, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, and add the remaining sage leaves, and pomegranate seeds. Place the pan in the oven for 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven. Drizzle the hens with 3 tablespoons of the remaining Marsala and pat with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Baste the hens with the pan juices and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add the orange peel and saute gently for 5 minutes, stirring gently so that the peel absorbs the butter. Remove the sauteed peels from the heat.
Remove the hens from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish. Sprinkle the hens with the orange peel, and drizzle them with pan juices and any loose pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	662.56 Kcal (2774 kJ)
Calories from fat	376.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.79g	64%
Cholesterol	269.4mg	90%
Sodium	909.88mg	38%
Potassium	703.66mg	15%
Total Carbs	11.04g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	1%
Protein	50.51g	101%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	17.2mg	96%
Calcium	52.2mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.49 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat	101.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.32g	64%
Cholesterol	72.98mg	90%
Sodium	246.49mg	38%
Potassium	190.63mg	15%
Total Carbs	2.99g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	1%
Protein	13.68g	101%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	4.7mg	96%
Calcium	14.1mg	5%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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