Roast Stuffed Cornish Hens for Two

Name: Roast Stuffed Cornish Hens for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 3/4 cups, kosher salt or 1/3 cup table salt; 2 , Cornish game hens (each less than 1 1/2 pounds if possible) trimmed of extra fat, giblets removed, rinsed well; 2 tablespoons, balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon, olive oil; 1 , recipe stuffing, heated until very hot; 4 teaspoons, dry vermouth or white wine

Main Courses
Game Birds
For Two
Roasts

Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 1997

Brine these little birds to deepen their flavor, then roast them at relatively high heat and brush them with a glaze to ensure good color.

SERVES 2

TIME 1½ hours, plus 1 hour brining

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