Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Combine spices in a small bowl. Rub melted butter all over the hens, sprinkle with spice mix, and rub in until evenly distributed. Put hens on baking sheet breast side up and bake for 1 hour
Instant Pot- Turn on saute mode and brown each cornish hen 2 at a time for 3-4 minutes on each side. Add 1 cup water and deglaze the pot to remove any burned on bits. Place the trivet in the pot. Put hens on rack standing up breast side down. Put lid on and cool on high pressure for 16 minutes. Natural release for 6 minutes and then quick release.
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12/12/2023
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