Brined Cornish Hen

Brined Cornish Hen

Source : Preheat Oven To 450 Frub Hens With 1 Tbsp Of Olive Oillightly Season The Hens With Salt And Pepperplace 1 Lemon Wedge And 1 Sprig Rosemary In Cavity Of ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 12, 2026

Step:

  1. Preheat oven to 450*F

  2. Rub hens with 1 Tbsp of olive oil

  3. Lightly season the hens with salt and pepper

  4. Place 1 lemon wedge and 1 sprig rosemary in cavity of each hen

  5. Arrange in a large pan, and arrange garlic cloves around hens

  6. Roast 25 minutes

  7. Continue roasting about 25 minutes longer, or until hens are golden brown and juices run clear

  8. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes

  9. Once done, pour any cavity juices and garlic cloves into a medium sauce pan and boil until liquids reduce to a sauce consistency

  10. Spoon sauce and garlic around hens

  11. Garnish with rosemary and serve

Ingredients

  1. 2 Cornish Hens
  2. to taste, salt
  3. to taste, pepper
  4. 1/2 lemon
  5. 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  6. 1 tbsp & 1 1/2tsp olive oil
  7. 12 garlic cloves
  8. 2 tbsp & 2 tsp white wine
  9. 2 tbsp & 2 tsp chicken broth

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