Jerk Cornish Hens Recipe 455

JERK CORNISH HEN RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except Cornish hens; mix well. Rub mixture into each hen; pour any remaining mixture over hens. Cover; refrigerate. Let hens marinate for 24 hours. Remove hens from marinade; pat dry. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place hens in roasting pan. Roast until internal temperature is 160 degrees. Tip: Hens can also be grilled over low coals on a charcoal grill.

JERK CORNISH HENS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Combine the scallions, bell pepper, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, thyme, allspice, ginger, brown sugar, chile pepper and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor; pulse to make a thick sauce. Pull and refrigerate 1/4 cup of the sauce to use at serving time. Season the hens all over with salt and pepper; poke a few holes into the bone side. Rub 1 cup of the jerk sauce all over the hens in a large bowl or pan. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Preheat a grill to medium; prepare for direct and indirect grilling: On a charcoal grill, bank the coals on one side. For a gas grill, turn off one of the burners after preheating. Remove the hens from the marinade, letting any excess drip off; place skin-side up on the cooler side of the grill (position the legs closer to the fire). Cover and cook until the hens are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Baste the hens with any extra jerk sauce, then turn them over to the direct-heat side of the grill; cook, uncovered, until the skin is dark brown and the meat is cooked through but still moist, 5 to 10 more minutes. (A thermometer inserted into the thickest part should read 160 degrees.) Set the hens aside for 5 minutes, then serve with the reserved jerk sauce.

BAKED CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a small bowl combine the 1/2 cup melted butter, onion, celery, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano and parsley.
• Season hens inside and out with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with equal amounts butter/vegetable mixture. Place stuffed birds in a 9x13 inch baking dish, breast side up. Drizzle with 1/4 cup melted butter.
• Cover dish and bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cover and brown at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

CORNISH HENS THE EASY WAY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Rub each hen with a lime half. Drizzle the hens with olive oil, and season with chili powder, cumin, kosher salt, and pepper. Place hens on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• Roast hens 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue roasting 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).

BAKED CORNISH HEN CUMBERLAND RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 500 degrees, sprinkle inside of each hen with a dash of salt and pepper. (DON'T FORGET STUFFING ) Tie legs together and place hens in shallow roasting pan breast side up. brush with melted butter. 2. Roast, uncovered for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees. 3. Turn hens breast side down and pour 1/2 cup water over the hens. Cover pan with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. 4. Turn hens breast side up. Baste with pan drippings. Roast, uncovered - for 30 minutes - basting several times. 5. Meanwhile, make sauce. In small saucepan, combine orange peels, lemon peels, orange juice and lemon juice. Bring to boil and cook over medium heat, uncovered for 15 minutes or until peels become transparent. 6. Add jelly, wine, mustard, ginger and Tabasco sauce. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. 7. To serve ~ arrange birds on serving platter or individual plates and pour sauce over them.