Cornish Game Hen

[dons2346]

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?

 

[sawhorseray]

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

 

[TNJAKE]

Cornish Game Hens

Morning smokers just stopping in to post up our Christmas meal. Started the day off with some cowboy queso to snack on during the day. Ground beef, red onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes,black beans, Rotel, velveeta, pepper jack, pale ale No finished pic but looks the same only melted lol Had...

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[TNJAKE]

Cornish Game Hens

Evening fellas, non fellas, and those of you who may be confused and still trying to figure it out. Been a cold few days here in Tennessee so haven't wanted to cook outside much. Had some game hens in the deep freeze and said what the hell. Thawed them, cut out the spine, and cut them in half at...

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[texomakid]

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

TNJAKE And that smoker full of hens! wow! those look tasty as well. Thanks for sharing.

 

[SmokinEdge]

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.

 

[chilerelleno]

Mmmm Hens are good.
You can brine and/or marinate if ya like.
Great on grill or smoker, and not greasy.

Thanksgiving: Smoked Cornish Hens Stuffed with Wild Rice, Sausage and Apple Stuffing

The Thanksgiving Capon got nixed and so I went with Cornish Hens. These Hens were on the larger side at 1.75-2lbs each, and at $12-14. each they ended up costing more than the Capon. However these were much meatier than the scrawny little 1-1.25lb Tyson birds they had in the next bin, and it was...

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[dons2346]

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

 

[jcam222]

Cornish Game Hens

Evening fellas, non fellas, and those of you who may be confused and still trying to figure it out. Been a cold few days here in Tennessee so haven't wanted to cook outside much. Had some game hens in the deep freeze and said what the hell. Thawed them, cut out the spine, and cut them in half at...

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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.

 

[TNJAKE]

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.

Appreciate it bud

 

[luvcatchingbass]

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