Ingredients
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)1/4 cup butter, melted1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper3/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup Madeira wine, sherry or chicken broth2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon ground mustard1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Preparation
Preheat oven to at 350°. Tie legs of each hen together; turn wing tips under backs. Place on a greased rack in a roasting pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 15 minutes. Spoon over hens. Bake until a thermometer reads 170°, about 15 minutes longer.
