Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples - Andrew Zimmern

Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples - Andrew Zimmern

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Fall favorites meet in this ancient Normandy recipe: cider-brined hen, apples, and a rich currant sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Cornish hens, quartered and backbones removed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 5 shallots, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1/2 cup Calvados
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dried currants

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