| Plantation Cornish Hens
4 Cornish game hens, cut in half
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons of melted butter, plus 2 tablespoons of
butter for sauce
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
2 bananas
1/2 cup of orange marmalade
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 tablespoons of Cointreau or brandy
8 servings of hot cooked rice
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Sprinkle cut hens with salt and pepper. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 325ºF. for 1 hour. In the meantime, drain pineapple. Mix pineapple juice with marmalade in saucepan. Heat until marmalade melts. Dissolve cornstarch in lemon juice, add to marmalade mixture. Cook stirring constantly, until thick and clear. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter, banana, pineapple chunks and liqueur. Spoon sauce over hens. Serve over hot cooked rice. |
