Roast Cornish Hens

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375°F
2. 2
   Wash the hens and pat dry with paper towel.
3. 3
   Coat each hen with vegetable oil, then rub with Bicentennial Rub.
4. 4
   Top with small pieces of butter.
5. 5
   Place hens in a roasting pan with a rack for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 325°F and cook until skin is crisp and golden brown and the meat is done. This will take about 45-60 minutes.
6. 6
   While cooking, you may occasionally baste the hens. Alternately, you may cook the hens upside down for 1/2 the time, then cook right side up to keep the beast meat juicy.