Cornish hens and gravy

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1bunchParsley
½cupWater
1cupWhipping cream
Salt & pepper to taste
2eachesCornish hens
2eachesPats butter (abt. 2 oz.+)
½Stick of oleo or butter

Directions

Rub salt and pepper inside and out on Cornish hens. Place 1 pat of butter in each. Divide parsley in half and stuff cavity of each hen.

This is your tenderizer.

Brown hens in ½ stick oleo over medium heat in heavy Dutch oven.

Turn fire to low. Add water and cover. Cook 45 min. Remove hens and add whipping cream to remaining liquid. Stir until thickened.

The parsley can be removed for separate vegetable dish if desired.

The hens are very tender and delicious served with this special gravy.