Bacon Wrapped Cornish Game Hens With Raspberry Balsamic Glaze Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Cornish Game Hens With Raspberry Balsamic Glaze

• Seedless Raspberry Jam
• Balsamic Vinegar
• 8 slices bacon
• Rock Cornish Game Hens

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Cornish Game Hens With Raspberry Balsamic Glaze

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup raspberry jam and 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. Simmer over medium heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the glaze is reduced to about 1/2 cup (approximately 8-10 minutes).
2. Allow the glaze to cool completely to room temperature.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
4. Cook 8 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until partially cooked, but still pliable (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
5. Using kitchen shears, remove the backbones from each of the 4 Cornish game hens. Halve each hen lengthwise.
6. Pat the hens dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
7. Arrange the hen halves, cut-side down, in a large roasting pan.
8. Wrap each hen half with 2 slices of cooked bacon, tucking the ends underneath.
9. Brush the hens liberally with the cooled raspberry balsamic glaze, reserving some for later.
10. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, basting twice with the pan juices and reserved glaze, until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced with a fork.