Hen with Quinces

Description

In Romanian: Gaina cu gutui

Ingredients

• 6 hen portions (breast, thighs, etc.)
• 4 medium quinces
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 – 3 tablespoons lard
• 2 teaspoon sugar
• salt

Directions

1. Fry the hen pieces with a tablespoon of lard until yellow.
2. Add ½ teaspoon of flour and salt, cover with water and simmer, covered.
3. In the meantime, peel the quinces, cut into thick slices, remove seeds, dredge with flour and fry in lard on both sides.
4. When the meat is almost done, add 1 teaspoon of caramelized sugar to which a little chicken broth or water was added and 1 teaspoon of regular sugar.
5. Place the quinces over the meat, cover the pan and simmer.
6. Do not stir, but shake the pan occasionally.
7. The sauce must be greatly reduced.