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Cornish Game Hens

Weighing in at about 1½ pounds each, Cornish game hens aren’t just for fancy occasions--they also make an excellent meal for those wanting to enjoy all the tasty succulence of roast chicken in less time than it takes to cook a larger bird. You can find these diminutive birds in the fresh or frozen poultry section of most grocery stores as they’re becoming more and more popular. We think there’s no better way to cook them than to roast them in your June, where they’ll emerge golden and juicy every time with just a bit of prep work and a few button pushes.

Prep Time — 5 min
Cook Time — 45 min
Servings — 2
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Ingredients

2 Cornish game hens

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

flaky sea salt

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June Roasting Rack

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Tie the legs together

If desired, tie each hen’s legs together with a piece of kitchen twine.

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Season the game hens

Place the game hens breast-side up on the June Roasting Rack set in the June Pan. Rub or brush the skin all with the olive oil, then sprinkle them all over with the salt and pepper, ensuring all sides are seasoned.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Insert the June Food Thermometer

Horizontally insert the June Food Thermometer into the center of the breast of the larger hen, avoiding any bones.

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Roast the game hens

Transfer the June Pan to the bottom shelf of the June Oven and insert the June Food Thermometer into the jack. Roast the game hens until they are cooked through and the skin is golden brown and crispy, about 45 minutes. June will notify you when the game hens are ready.

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Serve the game hens

With protected hands, unplug the June Food Thermometer from the jack. Remove the June Pan from the June Oven and set on a cooling rack. Transfer the game hens to a plate or chopping board and rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with flaky sea salt if desired.

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cooling rack

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