CORNISH HENS IN ORANGE AND HONEY
SAUCE
 
1 pkg. wild rice
2 Cornish hens
Salt to taste
butter
4 slices bacon, halved
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. concentrated orange juice
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Cook rice according to package directions. Sprinkle hens inside and out with salt. Stuff hens with rice and truss securely. Rub hens with butter. Place bacon in glass baking dish; arrange hens over bacon. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake hens for 1 hour.

Combine honey, orange juice and lemon juice. Baste hens with 1/2 orange sauce; turn hens. Baste for 5 minutes longer. Turn hens; baste. Return to oven. Bake for 15 minutes; add remaining sauce. Bake for 15 minutes longer. Remove hens and bacon, arrange hens on warm platter. Drain off excess fat from sauce; serve over hens.

 

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