FERRANTE wrote:
>> How big is your dutch oven? Sounds huge. If yours is like mine, you
>> could lay the cornish hens on a bed of cubed potatoes to roast.
>
> Actually, the dutch oven is about 10 inches across and quite deep. I
> think it will work well. The recipe sounds good and thank you for it.
>
> Mark

The deeper the vessel, the less dry heat focused on the bird to dry
roast and crisp em up. It won't brown as well under the level of the pan
on the side. That's why roasting pans tend to be low sided.