Cornish Game Hens with Pancetta, Juniper Berries and Beets

Name: Cornish Game Hens with Pancetta, Juniper Berries and Beets
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 mediums beets with greens, beets peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, greens finely chopped; 3 kilograms Cornish game hens, giblets removed; 1 Tbsp juniper berries, coarsely chopped; 3 Tbsps olive oil; 227 grams 1/4-inch-thick pancetta,* finely chopped

Cornish Game Hens with Pancetta, Juniper Berries and Beets might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 42% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 1736 calories, 125g of protein, and 129g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. If you have thick pancetta, cornish game hens, juniper berries, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Position 1 rack in top third of oven and second rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F.

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Mix 1 1/2 cups chopped beet greens, pancetta and juniper berries in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill hen cavities with pancetta mixture, dividing equally. Tie hen legs together.

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Juniper Berries

Salt And Pepper

Beet Greens

Pancetta

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Bowl

Place hens in heavy large roasting pan. Rub 1 tablespoon olive oil over hens.

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Olive Oil

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Roasting Pan

Sprinkle hens with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

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Salt And Pepper

Roast hens on bottom rack in oven until golden and juices run clear when thickest part of thigh is pierced, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Oven

Meanwhile, toss chopped beets with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil on heavy large baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange beets in single layer. Roast beets on top rack in oven until tender and beginning to caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Beet