Jeff Mauro's Clementine and Cranberry Glazed Cornish Game Hens

I saw him demo this on the show, "The Kitchen". Looked SO good, and I can't even begin to imagine the aroma...............
(serves 4)

Special equipment: an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven

1 shallot, minced
1 T. Kerrygold* butter
Zest of 2 clementines plus 1 cup clementine juice
1/2 cup jarred cranberry sauce
1 packed T. brown sugar
1 sprig fresh rosemary
4 Cornish game hens, rinsed and dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400. In a small saucepan, sauté the shallots in the butter over med. heat until translucent, about 5 min. Add in the clementine zest and juice, cranberry, brown sugar, and rosemary. Simmer until thick, about 10 min. Set aside to cool. Season the game hens liberally with S&P. Using a basting brush, paint each bird entirely with the glaze. Cover the wing tips with foil to keep them from blackening too much. Place the glazed birds in the Dutch oven. Roast for 20 min,., and then reglaze the birds. Check after 45 more min., then check with an instant-read thermometer after another 5 min; the thighs must register at 165, the breasts at 170. Let rest for 10 min. and serve.

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