Roasted Guinea Hen With Bacon And Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 guinea hen, split and cleaned
• Shortening
• Flour
• Boiling water
• Bacon strips
• 3 onions, minced
• 1 green pepper, minced

Method

1. 1 Split the hen down the back, remove the breast bone, wash, and wipe dry.
2. 2 Rub the hen well with shortening and dust with flour.
3. 3 Place in a baking pan and put in a hot oven (425°F) for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Reduce heat to moderate (350°F) and cook for 40 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with boiling water.
5. 5 In the last 10 minutes, cover the hen with bacon strips, minced onions, and minced green pepper.