How do you butterfly a Cornish game hen?

Instructions:

1. To butterfly a Cornish hen, place it back side up on a cutting board.
2. Using poultry shears, cut closely along one side of the backbone.
3. Repeat on the other side; discard backbone. Turn breast side up.
4. Open the bird so the drumsticks point out. Press the breastbone firmly to flatten.

Do you cook cornish hens covered or uncovered?

Roast, uncovered, basting frequently with butter for 1 hour (if hen weighs over 1lb 2oz, roast 1 hour and 15 minutes) or until internal temperature on instant read thermometer reaches 180°F when inserted into inner thigh.

How to butterfly a Cornish hen with a cutting board?

Instructions: 1 To butterfly a Cornish hen, place it back side up on a cutting board. 2 Using poultry shears, cut closely along one side of the backbone. 3 Repeat on the other side; discard backbone. Turn breast side up. 4 Open the bird so the drumsticks point out. Press the breastbone firmly to flatten.

How to make butterflied Cornish hens with sage butter?

Preheat 2 large saute pans over medium heat, lightly coat with oil. Season hens with salt and pepper and sear, skin side down, in the pans. Sear until skin caramelizes and turns golden brown and crispy, about 7 to 10 minutes.

What should internal temp of butterflied Cornish hen be?

If you need to, move it over to the cooler side of the grill or turn the heat down. The skin should quickly crisp in about 5 to 10 minutes and the meat should reach internal temperature of 165F when you insert a meat thermometer into the deepest part of the breast meat.

What’s the best way to grill a Cornish hen?

Grilled Butterflied Cornish Hen uses a method, also called spatchcocking, that produces tender flesh and crispy skin. (Recipe Credit: Aube Giroux from Kitchen Vignettes)