Cornish Game Hens

Name: Cornish Game Hens
Ingredients: 6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

6 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

1

Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tie legs with kitchen string if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the butter, orange juice and honey; spoon over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear, basting every 15 minutes.
2

In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and vinegar. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with hens.