Ingredients
4 Cornish game hens (20 to 24 ounces each)2 tablespoons butter, softenedSalt and pepper1 cup ketchup1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons steak sauce1 tablespoon prepared mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Preparation
Rub Cornish hens with butter; sprinkle salt and pepper inside cavity and over skin. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Baste hens with sauce. Bake 45 minutes longer or until juices run clear and a thermometer reads 180°, basting frequently.
