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Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce

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Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce

Cornish Game Hen with Double-Cranberry and Thyme Sauce

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Equipment

  • - Crock Pot with Lid: An electric slow cooker designed for tenderizing meats and conveniently preparing dishes like Cornish game hen.

  • - Digital Instant Read Thermometer: A high-precision thermometer that helps ensure your Cornish game hen reaches the proper internal temperature, ensuring it's safe to eat.

  • - Small Digital Food Scale: For precise measurement of ingredients such as cranberries and thyme for the sauce.

  • - Heavy-Duty Roasting Pan: A large, sturdy pan that's perfect for roasting Cornish game hen or preparing other dishes.

  • - Sauté Pan with Lid: For sautéing vegetables like onions and garlic as part of the sauce base.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: A handy tool for thinly slicing any required ingredients, if needed, ensuring uniform cooking.

  • - Stainless Steel Roasting Rack: An essential tool to elevate the Cornish game hen during roasting for even heat distribution.

  • - High-Speed Hand Blender: To effortlessly blend ingredients like cranberries and thyme into a smooth sauce.

  • - Non-stick Cooking Spray or Parchment Sheets: For easy cleanup when roasting the Cornish game hen in the pan.

  • - Oven Baking Dish with Lid: An alternative to using a crock pot for those preferring traditional baking methods, ensuring even cooking of the bird and sauce.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 tablespoon golden brown sugar

  • 3 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

  • 1 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound Cornish game hen, halved, backbone removed, rinsed, patted dry

  • 1/2 tablespoon all purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup white grape juice

  • 1/3 cup frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed

  • 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Blend 2 tablespoons butter, sugar, and 2 teaspoons thyme in small bowl. Sprinkle hen halves with salt and pepper. Spread skin of each with half of butter mixture. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add hen halves, skin side down. Sear until deep brown, about 4 minutes. Turn, skin side up, and sear 1 minute. Remove from heat. Transfer hen halves, skin side up, to small rimmed baking sheet. Reserve skillet (mixture will be dark). Roast hen halves until cooked through and juices run clear when pierced with fork, about 20 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Meanwhile, blend remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon flour in small bowl. Add broth, grape juice, cranberry concentrate, and remaining 1 teaspoon thyme to reserved skillet. Boil until sauce is reduced to 3/4 cup, whisking often, about 7 minutes. Whisk in flour mixture and cranberries. Simmer until sauce coats spoon, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer hen halves to plates. Spoon sauce over and serve.
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