Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: don't fill your stockpot more than half full with shortening/oil, to allow for the inevitable boiling up when the hens are added. also, be sure the hens are at room temperature so the fat temperature doesn't drop dramatically from the shock of an ice-cold bird. rinse the hens and pat completely dry, inside and out, with paper towels. let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. preheat the oven to 200 degrees f. place a large wire cake rack over a jelly roll pan/cookie sheet. in a stockpot, melt vegetable shortening over high heat to a depth of 2 to 3 inches and heat it to 375 degrees f. carefully put 1 cornish hen in the hot shortening. deep fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown.

Target recipe: preheat oven to 350°f. in a large container, combine soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar and garlic. marinate hens for 30 minutes. place hens along with the marinade in a baking dish. cover with tin foil and cook for 1 hour. remove tin foil after 1 hour and continue to cook for another 15-25 minutes. (until the hens are lightly browned and the juices run clear). please note: make sure to baste for the last 15-25 minutes of the cooking time.