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Cornish Hens

A family recipe for Cornish Hens, preserved in the official Our Midwest Recipe Box collection.

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  1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven or heavy roasting panuntil crisp.
  2. Removebacon witha slotted spoon;add olive oilto the pan.
  3. Brown Cornish hensover medium-high heatfor about10 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle hens with1/4 tsp seasoning,andgarlicpowder.
  5. Roastat375°Ffor 45 minutes or until done.
  6. Transferhens toaserving plate and keep warm; skim fat from drippings.
  7. Add heavycream,whitewine or water,chopped tomato, andremaining1/4 tspthyme; bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to medium, simmerabout10 minutes until slightlythickenedstir in bacon,andservewithhens.
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