How to Cook Cornish Game Hens
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C)., Rinse the Cornish game hens under cool running water., Make the lemon juice mixture and baste the hens with it., Combine the remaining dried thyme, seasoned salt and garlic powder with the salt and pepper and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place a wire baking rack in a large roasting pan. , When you're done, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Once you've absorbed the excess moisture, you can arrange them evenly on the backing rack. , First, combine the lemon juice and melted butter together in a bowl.
Then, stir in the paprika, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) each of dried thyme, seasoned salt, and garlic powder.
Brush 1/2 of the herb seasoning over the Cornish game hens and leave the rest to baste them while they cook. ,, Baste the hens again and continue to bake another 30 minutes, basting the hens every 10 minutes until a meat thermometer inserted into a thigh reads 180°F(85°C).
When they're cooked, place them on a cutting board.
To make stuffed Cornish game hens, use your favorite stuffing recipe.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 °F (175°C) and increase baking time to 1 1/2 hours.
Stuffing temperature should read 165°F (75°C). , Enjoy these Cornish hens on their own or with roasted veggies and potatoes. -
Step 2: Rinse the Cornish game hens under cool running water.
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Step 3: Make the lemon juice mixture and baste the hens with it.
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Step 4: Combine the remaining dried thyme
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Step 5: seasoned salt and garlic powder with the salt and pepper and sprinkle the mixture over the hens.
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Step 6: Baste the Cornish hens with the reserved lemon juice mixture
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Step 7: and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Step 8: Cover the Cornish hens with foil and let them rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Detailed Guide
Place a wire baking rack in a large roasting pan. , When you're done, pat them dry with a paper towel.
Once you've absorbed the excess moisture, you can arrange them evenly on the backing rack. , First, combine the lemon juice and melted butter together in a bowl.
Then, stir in the paprika, and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) each of dried thyme, seasoned salt, and garlic powder.
Brush 1/2 of the herb seasoning over the Cornish game hens and leave the rest to baste them while they cook. ,, Baste the hens again and continue to bake another 30 minutes, basting the hens every 10 minutes until a meat thermometer inserted into a thigh reads 180°F(85°C).
When they're cooked, place them on a cutting board.
To make stuffed Cornish game hens, use your favorite stuffing recipe.
Reduce oven temperature to 350 °F (175°C) and increase baking time to 1 1/2 hours.
Stuffing temperature should read 165°F (75°C). , Enjoy these Cornish hens on their own or with roasted veggies and potatoes.
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