Cornish Game Hen

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dons2346

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Haven't had one of these in probably 20 years, I seem to remember them being a "greasy". Never smoked one before so open to ideas for a possible turkey day replacement seeing as how there will be only two of us.. I assume a brine would be the first step.
Any suggestions?
 
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I SPIN GAME HENS ON MY KETTLE MAYBE ONCE A MONTH, WE LOVE THEM. NEVER BRINED THEM, JUST THAW AND A COAT OF YARDBIRD RUB BEFORE THEY GO ON. EVERY ONCE IN A BLUE MOON I'LL WHIP UP A LITTLE MAPLE SYRUP-APRICOT-WHISKY GLAZE IF I'M FEELING EXOTIC. TRY IT OUT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT. WE DON'T DO TURKEY ANYMORE, TOO BIG AND GETS ALL DRIED OUT, PAIN IN THE ASS TO MAKE INTO SOUP. RAY

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Man this brings back memories. In the early 80's I was roughnecking out in the panhandle, single, working 7 days a week on a drilling rig & living in an extremely small trailer that should have been burnt and destroyed years before I rented it.

Bought a couple of Cornish hens and cooked 'em in Campbells cream of mushroom soup for my Thanksgiving meal that year. Took the leftovers to work with me that day. That was a real treat during my "Starvin' Marvin" period of life :) From what I remember it was freakin' good.

sawhorseray sawhorseray Now I'm gonna spin a couple on my kettle soon. Those look delicious!

TNJAKE TNJAKE And that smoker full of hens! wow! those look tasty as well. Thanks for sharing.
 
I’ve Que’d a truck load of those “little chickens” that’s what my wife calls them. But seriously the game hens are for me no brine just rinse and season and go into a 300-350* smoker. Let them roll till done. Very tender and delicious. Meat Church Holy Voodoo is good lately, but I also apricot glaze them sometimes too.
 
Mmmm Hens are good.
You can brine and/or marinate if ya like.
Great on grill or smoker, and not greasy.


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I don't have a spinner, so it will be season up and throw them in the smoker. I do have some Holy Voodoo but don't know how that will go with corn bread dressing. Gotta have my dressing with cranberry sauce.. My dad made the best dressing but I never mastered it and neither has the wife. At least we don't do box stuff
 
Don't know how I missed this post Jake but man those are 🔥! I love the McCormick marinades too. The Brazilian Steakhouse especially. I'll have to try the citrus.
 
I SPIN GAME HENS ON MY KETTLE MAYBE ONCE A MONTH, WE LOVE THEM. NEVER BRINED THEM, JUST THAW AND A COAT OF YARDBIRD RUB BEFORE THEY GO ON. EVERY ONCE IN A BLUE MOON I'LL WHIP UP A LITTLE MAPLE SYRUP-APRICOT-WHISKY GLAZE IF I'M FEELING EXOTIC. TRY IT OUT, YOU MIGHT LIKE IT. WE DON'T DO TURKEY ANYMORE, TOO BIG AND GETS ALL DRIED OUT, PAIN IN THE ASS TO MAKE INTO SOUP. RAY

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oh goodness, those look yummy. I keep wanting to get into a rotisserie setup
 
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