Roast Stuffed Cornish Hens

Roast Stuffed Cornish Hens

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Brine these little birds to deepen their flavor, then roast them at relatively high heat and brush them with a glaze to ensure good color.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Game Birds
  • Roasts
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Cooking tools:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Paring knife
  • Microwave
  • Plastic wrap
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Paper towel
  • Saucepan
  • Fork
  • Skillet
  • Butcher's twine
  • Cooling rack
  • Roasting pan
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Stove
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 cups kosher salt or 1 cup table salt
  • 6 (1¼- to 1½-pound) Cornish game hens, giblets removed, rinsed well
  • 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup dry vermouth or white wine
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1¼ cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth, plus extra as needed
  • 1 cup wild rice blend
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 small carrot, minced
  • ½ celery rib, minced
  • 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced thin
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

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