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Cornish Hens with Sweet Vermouth Garlic Glaze

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Cornish Hens with Sweet Vermouth Garlic Glaze

Cornish Hens with Sweet Vermouth Garlic Glaze

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Equipment

  • Kitchen Knife - Precision sharpener for prepping and slicing ingredients.

  • Roasting Pan with Rack - For even cooking of Cornish Hens.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons Set - Ensures accurate ingredient measurements.

  • Food Processor with Garlic Slicer (optional) - Quick garlic preparation if required.

  • Oven Thermometer - To maintain precise cooking temperature.

  • Serving Platter or Dishware - For presenting the dish elegantly.

  • Rubber Spatula - Useful for glaze application and handling during cooking.

  • Cooking Gloves (optional) - Hand protection while handling hot items during cooking.

  • Olive Oil - Used for greasing pans and possibly in the recipe's flavor profile.

  • Tongs - Aid in turning and removing chicken from heat during roasting.

Ingredients

  • 2 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens, halved lengthwise through breast

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 cup sweet (red) vermouth

  • 6 large garlic cloves, quartered lengthwise

  • 4 fresh or dried thyme sprigs

  • 1 cup water

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Pat hens dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast, cut sides down, in a large heavy shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) until just cooked through, about 30 minutes.
2

Instruction 2

While hens roast, simmer vermouth, garlic, thyme, and 1/2 cup water, uncovered, in a 2-quart heavy saucepan until garlic is soft, about 15 minutes. Discard thyme. Mash garlic into sauce with a fork and simmer until reduced to a glaze (about 3 tablespoons). Brush glaze onto hens and roast 5 minutes more. Pour remaining 1/2 cup water into saucepan, swirling to dissolve any remaining glaze, and reserve.
3

Instruction 3

Transfer hens to a serving dish and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes. Straddle baking pan over 2 burners, then add reserved liquid from saucepan and deglaze baking pan by boiling over moderate heat, scraping up brown bits, until reduced slightly. Season pan juices with salt and pepper and pour over hens.
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