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Crisp Cornish Hen
Ingredients:
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Cornish Hen
8 Tbsp unsalted butter
2 Tbsp Honey
Thyme, Sage, Rosemary or other spice as desired
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Steps
Blanche hen by dunking Hen into boiling salt water for 30 seconds
After 30 seconds dunk hen into icewater bath
Repeat twice
Dry hens in regrigerator overnight
Remove hens from fridge and salt liberally, let hens come to room temperature
Heat oven to 400 degrees
Melt 8 tbsp of butter, with 2 tbsp Honey and mix with rosemary, sage or thyme
Baste hens with butter/honey/spice mix
Place hens into 400 degree oven on rack with baking sheet
Remove every 5-10 minutes, pour drippings into butter mixture and baste hens
Repeat until skin is dark brown and internal temperature is 145
Let hens rest for 10 minutes
Split hens in half with cleaver
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