Pomegranate-Honey Roasted Game Hens
Pomegranate juice adds flavor and color to these spicy, honey-kissed holiday hens.
Notes
To make 1 cup pomegranate juice, put 1-1/2 to 2 cups of seeds in a blender; blend until liquefied. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve.
Serves6
Chilling Time8 hr
Cooking Time35 min
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate juice (see Note)
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 garlic cloves, smashed
- 3 game hens, split in half
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Pomegranate arils (seeds) for garnish
- Chopped, roasted pistachio nuts for garnish
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