Ingredients

5lb (2.2kg) Guinea hens (2 hens)

1 tbsp Butter

4oz (113g) Salt pork, diced

12 small shallots

1lb (450g) Potatoes, diced

1/2 cup Clear chicken broth

1/4 tsp Salt

1 pinch Pepper

1 tbsp Vegetable oil

1 cup Sliced mushrooms, fresh or tinned

Method

In heatproof casserole, heat butter.

Add salt pork and onions, and cook until slightly browned.

Remove salt pork and onions and set aside.

Add guinea hens to pan.

Cook for 10 minutes, or until well browned on all sides.

Return onions and salt pork to pan.

Add potatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, or until meat is tender.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat oil.

Add mushrooms and cook for 10 minutes.

Add mushrooms to guinea hen casserole, just before serving.

Serve hot.

Cooks Comments and Tips

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