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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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These golden brown birds are tender and juicy, and stuffed with a savory mixture of pork, apple and raisins. I've had this recipe for some time, and it always makes a great meal, writes Delia Kennedy of Deer Park, Washington. Ingredients:
2 cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each) |
1 medium lemon, cut in half |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 bacon strip, diced |
1/4 pound ground pork |
1/2 cup finely chopped apple |
1 tablespoon raisins |
1 tablespoon chicken broth |
Directions:
1. Rub each Cornish hen inside and out with cut lemon. Sprinkle each cavity with salt and pepper; set aside. In a small skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings.
2. In a saucepan, cook the pork over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the apple, raisins, broth and bacon. Loosely stuff into hens; skewer openings and tie drumsticks together.
3. In the reserved drippings, brown hens on all sides. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Tuck wings under hens. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or a meat thermometer reads 180°. Yield: 2 servings.
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