Ingredients

  • 1 (6 oz.) box wild and white rice
  • 4 to 6 Rock Cornish hens
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c. Burgundy wine
  • 1 c. currant jelly
  • 4 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 4 tsp. cornstarch
  • 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. ground allspice

Method

  • Cook rice according to package directions and stuff hens. Lightly salt and pepper hens.
  • In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients.
  • Let bubble until thick.
  • Place hens in a roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake at 400° for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting often with glaze.
  • Split hens down the middle to serve. Pass remaining sauce.
  • Excellent.
  • Serves 4 to 6.