Smoked game hen and turkey legs

[stormtrooper]

I brined some cornish game hens and turkey legs in a dr.pepper brine for a day and a half. Slapped some bacon on top of the hens and smoked 'em at 220 for roughly 3 hrs give or take. Im more of a temp guy then time. So pulled them off and here is the finished product

 

[ofelles]

Sure look good. How were they?

 

[smokinbarrles]

looks great! Been wanting to try some game hen. How do they taste compared to chicken or turkey?

 

[stormtrooper]

I thought honestly a lot more juicy but that could be the brine talking. I would definitely recommend trying it

 

[stormtrooper]

Sure look good. How were they?

Very good. Made 4 hens and 4 legs. They got devoured

 

[Winterrider]

Have done cornish hens numerous times. Brined, they usually stay quite moist. I Try to do about 8-12 at a time. Vacuum seal , and SV a couple at a time when desired.

 

[stormtrooper]

That sounds great too! Love that vacuum sealer