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Default Cooking cornish hen question


"FERRANTE" > wrote in message
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> Thanks, I have a nice cast iron Dutch oven that will do the trick. Do
> you think it would be all right to add some potatoes on the side
> inside the Dutch oven? Also, these are average size birds and I have
> two of them. What temp would you cook them at and for about how long?
> It does not say on the wrapper as far as I can see.
>
> Thanks!
> Mark


If you add the potatoes, the cooking time may increase a little if space get
tight. With room around them, I'd cook at 375 for about an hour. Add the
potatoes and add maybe 15 minutes. Best to check with a meat thermometer
and take them to 160.

I'd also put a couple of carrots or celery stalks on the bottom to keep the
hens out of the drippings.