Cornish Game Hen

Ingredients

• 1 bird CORNISH GAME HEN, RAW W/SKIN
• 1/2 tbsp BUTTER, REGULAR, UNSALTED
• 1 tbsp OLIVE OIL, EXTRA VIRGIN, 100% first cold pressed unrefined
• 1 tbsp THYME, FRESH
• 3/4 tsp SAGE, GROUND
• 1/2 tbsp GARLIC, RAW
• 1/8 tsp SALT, SEA
• 1/8 tsp BLACK PEPPER, GROUND

Instructions

1. Melt butter and mix with olive oil.
2. Wash hen and coat liberally with melted butter/oil mixture, herbs and spices.
3. Truss legs and roast in a preheated 450 degree oven ( breast side up) for about 1 hour. Skin should be browned and juice should run clear when punctured.
4. Note: Thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast should read 167 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the hen from the oven and tent with foil.
5. Let rest 10 minutes before splitting in half and serving.
6. Serve with chestnut sage dressing.

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