Prep

Keep refrigerated or frozen. Conventional Oven: 1. If frozen, thaw before cooking. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 3. Season hen with salt and pepper inside and out. Truss. 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 4. Place breast side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. 5. Roast, uncovered, basting frequently with butter for 1 hour (if hen weighs over 1 lb 2 oz, roast 1 hour and 15 minutes) or until juices run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced and temperature on instant read thermometer reaches 180 degrees F. 6. To brown, increase temperature to 400 degrees F during last 10 minutes. Appliances vary. Cooking times are approximate. Adjust accordingly to ensure internal temperature reaches 180 degrees F. Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard. Using a digital thermometer, cook to internal temperature of 180 degrees F to ensure fully cooked chicken.