Holiday Game Hens

These golden brown birds are tender and juicy, and stuffed with a
savory mixture of pork, apple and raisins. "I've had this recipe for
some time, and it always makes a great meal," writes Delia K., of
Deer Park, Washington.

Prep: 40 min.
Bake: 40 min.

2 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each)
1 medium lemon, cut in half
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bacon strip, diced
1/4 pound ground pork
1/2 cup diced apple
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon chicken broth

Rub each Cornish hen inside and out with cut lemon. Sprinkle each cavity
with salt and pepper; set aside. In a small skillet, cook the bacon over
medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving
drippings. In a saucepan, cook the pork over medium heat until no longer
pink; drain. Stir in the apple, raisins, broth and bacon. Loosely stuff
into hens; skewer openings and tie drumsticks together. In the reserved
drippings, brown hens on all sides. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting
pan. Tuck wings under hens. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 40-45 minutes or
until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 180°. Yield: 2
servings.

Source: Taste of Home



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