Brandy Jellied Cornish Game Hens

• 2 Cornish hens
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup red currant jelly
• 1/2 cup brandy

1. Pre-heat oven to 375u0b0F.
2. Combine parsley, shallot, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of butter. Stuff half of mixture into cavity of each hen and secure legs with kitchen twine.
3. Place hens in pan breast side up and rub with the other 1/4 cup butter.
4. Bake for approximately 30 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine jelly and brandy and cook over low heat until the jelly melts.
6. After hens have cooked 30 minutes, pour the jelly mixture over the hens and cook another 30 minutes, basting frequently.

cornish hens, fresh parsley, shallot, garlic, salt, cracked pepper, butter, red currant jelly, brandy

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/brandy-jellied-cornish-game-hens-179595 (may not work)