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SMOKED CORNISH HENS - LEARN TO SMOKE MEAT WITH JEFF PHILLIPS



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Smoked cornish hens are not only perfectly sized so that each person gets their own “little chicken” but they are easy to smoke in just a few hours and they are amazingly delicious, tender and juicy when you follow my simple instructions.

Provided by Jeff Phillips

Categories     Entree

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 120 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Cornish (((game) hens (1 per person + a few extra for the bigger appetites)))
Brine (((recipe below)))
Mayonnaise
Jeff’s original rub recipe

Steps:

  • Step 1: Make the Brine
  • Step 2:Brine the Birds
  • Step 3: Season the Hens
  • Step 4: Smoke 'Em
  • Step 5: Serve

THE BEST SMOKED CORNISH GAME HEN RECIPE



The BEST Smoked Cornish Game Hen Recipe image

The Cornish Game Hen will become your signature dish after sharing with your family!  You won’t believe how easy and delicious it is!  It is so easy to make a Smoked Cornish Hen– follow our simple recipe to learn how.

Provided by AJ Maudsley

Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Prep Time 4 hours

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

two cornish game hens
for the brine:
1 2 C Kosher Salt
3 T. Brown Sugar
1 2 orange, sliced
4 C. boiling water
6 C. ice
For the rub:
2 T. Kosher Salt
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 4 tsp ground clove

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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFatContent 0 grams unsaturated fat

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