Cornish Hen with Tart Cherry Sauce

Name: Cornish Hen with Tart Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon dried rosemary; 0.125 teaspoon paprika; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 Cornish game hens; 0.5 cup white wine; 1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained; 1.5 cups red wine; 0.25 cup pulp-free orange juice; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

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This was an idea I had for a long time but never got around to doing it and it came out fantastic couldn't have hoped for better. My wife and I loved it. The tart cherries complement the flavorful rub on the hen perfectly. For golden brown crispy skin increase temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for last 10 minutes of cooking.

Recipe by Slim Cooker

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
⅛ teaspoon paprika
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 Cornish game hens
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained
1 ½ cups red wine
¼ cup pulp-free orange juice
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine sea salt, black pepper, thyme, garlic powder, rosemary, and paprika in a bowl. Place hens on a baking sheet and evenly brush with 5 tablespoons butter. Rub hens with spice mixture.
Bake hens in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours, basting every 1/2 hour with white wine. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
Mix cherries, red wine, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in 2 tablespoons butter, and cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle flour into the sauce; whisk until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Drizzle cherry sauce over cooked hens.

Cook's Note:

If hens don't yield enough juice as mine did initially, a combination of about 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup white wine can be used to add basting fluid.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

646	Calories
41g	Fat
20g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 646
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g	53%
Saturated Fat 19g	93%
Cholesterol 204mg	68%
Sodium 531mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 11mg	55%
Calcium 54mg	4%
Iron 9mg	49%
Potassium 580mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.