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Game Hens with Pomegranates

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Game Hens with Pomegranates

Game Hens with Pomegranates

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Game Hens with Pomegranates Head to the store and pick up cornish game hens, seeds from pomegranate, marsala wine, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the oranges you could follow this main course with the Honey Custards with Blood Oranges and Candied Lemon as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and fodmap friendly diet.

Instructions

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In a small bowl, just cover the pomegranate seeds with the Marsala. You may have to use more Marsala. Gently mix in the mint and set aside, covered, for 1 hour.
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Season the birds inside and out with salt and pepper.
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Drain the pomegranate seeds and mint, reserving the liquid. Stuff the birds with the seeds, reserving a few for later, and the mint. Using a needle, truss each bird tightly so that the inner cavity is closed and sealed shut buy the 2 legs. Wrap each bird in a slice of pancetta, using your palms to press the pancetta tight against the bird.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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In an oven-proof saute pan, heat the olive oil.
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Add 3 sage leaves and cook 1 minute before adding the hens. Brown the birds on all sides over high heat until well browned, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat, and add the remaining sage leaves, and pomegranate seeds.
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Place the pan in the oven for 7 minutes.
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Remove the pan from the oven.
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Drizzle the hens with 3 tablespoons of the remaining Marsala and pat with 2 tablespoons of the butter. Baste the hens with the pan juices and return to the oven for 5 more minutes.
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In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter over low heat.
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Add the orange peel and saute gently for 5 minutes, stirring gently so that the peel absorbs the butter.
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Remove the sauteed peels from the heat.
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Remove the hens from the oven and transfer them to a serving dish.
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Sprinkle the hens with the orange peel, and drizzle them with pan juices and any loose pomegranate seeds.
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Serve immediately.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 55 m.
Servings6
Health Score23
Gluten FreeLow Fodmap
DietsGluten FreeFodmap Friendly
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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