Orange Balsamic Rock Cornish Game Hens
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray, 2007
6 hens, rinsed and pat dry
Coarse salt
Coarse black pepper
1 cup defrosted orange juice concentrate
1 cup aged balsamic vinegar
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7 to 8 stems rosemary, chopped

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Line 2 baking pans with foil for easier cleaning. Set a baking rack in each pan. Split hens and butterfly open and place 3 hens in each baking pan. Season the hens with salt and pepper liberally. Mix the orange concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil and pour evenly over the hens. Sprinkle with rosemary and roast 15 minutes at 425 degrees F and 30 minutes at 375 degrees F.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
User Rating:4 Stars

Episode#: TMSP06
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