Roast Peppered Cornish Hens |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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For a small holiday gathering, hens offer a smart-sized option in lieu of a large turkey. Mustard, jelly, and black pepper combine for a simple glaze. Ingredients:
3 (1 1/4-pound) cornish hens, trimmed and skinned |
cooking spray |
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard |
1/4 cup currant jelly |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh coarsely ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Split hens in half lengthwise. Place hen halves, breast sides up, in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
3. Combine mustard and jelly. Brush mustard mixture over hens; sprinkle evenly with pepper and salt. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the meaty part of thighs registers 165°. Let stand 10 minutes.
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