HOW TO GRILL A CORNISH GAME HEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Remove hens from packages and clean under cold running water.
• Make Brine by adding 1/2 C Kosher Salt, 3 Tbsp Brown Sugar, 1/2 orange (sliced), 4 Cups water.
• Boil for 2 minutes or until salt dissolved.
• Add 6 cups ice and stir until melted to cool brine down.
• Add hens to brine and place in refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, overnight is acceptable.
• Preheat smoker to 225° F
• Remove hens and rinse well.
• Spatchcock the hens by removing the backbone with kitchen shears and lay flat.
• Season generously with the poultry rub of your choice or the following rub:
• 2 Tbsp Kosher Salt, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground clove.
• Place on smoker for 20 minutes then increase heat to 350.
• Cook hens for approximately another 15-20 minutes or until a probe thermometer reads 165 in the thickest part of the breast.
• Remove and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Carve and serve.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, onions, parsley, ginger, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. , Rub mixture under the skin and over the top of each game hen. Sprinkle remaining salt and pepper inside the hen cavities. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. , Place hens breast side up over drip pan; grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180° and the meat juices run clear.