Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples

Pan-Roasted Cornish Hens with Calvados and Apples

andrewzimmern.com

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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Cooking tools:

  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Apple corer
  • Pepper mill
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Paring knife
  • Cutting board
  • Peeler
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plate
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Cornish hens, quartered and backbones removed
  • Kosher salt
  • 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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