Roasted Rock Cornish Game Hen
Serves: 4
Ingredients
4 whole Rock Cornish game hens
1/4 cup butter, melted
salt and pepper
1/4 cup white corn syrup
1/4 cup double-strength beef broth
Method
- Thaw the hens overnight in the refrigerator, if frozen. (Stuff with 1/2 cup bread or rice stuffing per bird, if desired.)
- Season well with salt and pepper and place breast side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush well all over with butter. Roast uncovered at 400F for about 45 minutes, turning twice, until browned and tender.
- Mix together the beef broth and syrup and baste hens several times with the mixture during the last 15 minutes of baking.
