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Cornish Game Hens

6 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
SAUCE:
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Place hens on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Tie legs with kitchen

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Cornish Game Hens cont.

string if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine the butter,
orange juice and honey; spoon over hens. Bake, uncovered, at 350°
for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer reads 165° and juices run
clear, basting every 15 minutes. In a small saucepan, combine the
orange juice, honey and vinegar. Combine cornstarch and water until
smooth; stir into orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and
stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with hens.

Yield: 6 servings.

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