Cornish Game Hens in Honey Sauce

This is a recipe for cornish game hens with an Asian flair. The hens are roasted whole, then split to serve. Figure one hen for every two persons.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 4 hens

Ingredients

• 4  Cornish hens
•  salt and pepper
•  vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2  garlic cloves, mashed
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter

Directions

1. Season game hens in and out with salt and pepper. Roast in 450 degree oven for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining ingredients over low heat in a small saucepan.
3. Baste hens with soy sauce/honey mixture and continue roasting at 350 degrees for about an hour, basting occasionally. If hens brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
4. Once done, split hens and serve.