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Flaming Sherried Rock Cornish Game Hens

At a Glance

Prep
20 minutes
Cook
45 to 60 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Servings
2 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Poultry
  • Roasting
  • Easy

Dietary

  • Very Low Carb

Allergens

  • Milk

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 2. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 1078.2 per serving 2156.4 for selected servings
Fat 69.8g per serving 139.6g for selected servings
Sugar 1.2g per serving 2.4g for selected servings
Protein 57.6g per serving 115.2g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 4g per serving 8g for selected servings

Make and share this Flaming Sherried Rock Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.

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Equipment

Oven, heavy ovenproof skillet, small saucepan, heatproof serving dish, long-handled match

Ingredients

  • 2 rock cornish game hens, defrosted if frozen
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Remove giblets from defrosted birds and discard.

  3. Melt butter in a heavy skillet with heat-proof handle.

  4. Season hens with salt and pepper.

  5. Brown hens lightly all over in the butter, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.

  6. When hens are browned, add sherry to the pan and transfer it to the oven.

  7. Roast the hens 45 - 60 minutes, until they are tender, basting often.

  8. Transfer hens to heated and heat-proof serving dish.

  9. Invite your guests to the kitchen to "watch the show.".

  10. Warm brandy in a small sauce pan and ignite it with a long handled match.

  11. Pour over the hens and serve flaming.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/flaming-sherried-rock-cornish-game-hens-254942

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