Ingredients
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
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⅛ teaspoon paprika
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 Cornish game hens
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½ cup white wine
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1 (15 ounce) can tart cherries, drained
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1 ½ cups red wine
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¼ cup pulp-free orange juice
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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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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).
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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 | 54% |
| Vitamin C 11mg | 12% |
| 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.
