Cornish Hen Bordelaise

"works great with any kind of poultry including wild game birds."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • For the birds:

  • rub hens inside and out with butter.
  • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika.
  • Place a piece of onion and celery inside each hen. tie legs together.
  • Roast uncovered about 1 hr @ 425 degrees F basting with melted butter.
  • For the Sauce:

  • In a small bowl combine thyme, bay leaf, and wine; set aside.
  • when birds are done pour off 1/2 cup drippings into skillet and saute' onion until soft.
  • mix cornstarch and sugar into the chicken stock and add to skillet. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and add the wine. simmer about 5 minutes or until desired thickness is reached.
  • strain sauce into a gravy boat and serve with hens.

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