GRILLED CORNISH GAME HENS WITH LEMON, SUMAC, AND DATE RELISH
This recipe yields two extra portions for second helpings. The hens are brined for at least six hours, so be sure to plan ahead. To make things easier, ask the butcher to halve the hens for you.
Provided by Jean Thiel Kelley
Categories Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 9 cups water, 1/2 cup lemon juice, and coarse salt in large nonreactive pot. Stir until salt dissolves. Add hen halves and press to submerge. Refrigerate hens in brine, weighing down with heavy plate if needed, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
- Whisk 1/2 cup lemon juice, oil, and sumac in medium bowl. Press in garlic cloves; season with pepper. Let dressing stand 15 minutes to thicken slightly, whisking occasionally.
- Drain hens. Pat dry with paper towels; arrange on large rimmed baking sheet. Using fingertips, loosen skin of breast meat on each hen half. Brush some dressing under skin onto breast meat of each hen; place lemon slice onto breast meat and pull skin over to cover. Brush hens all over with remaining dressing. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place hens, skin side up, on grill rack. Cover and grill until bottom sides are brown, about 8 minutes. Turn hens over; grill uncovered until skin sides brown, about 6 minutes. Continue to grill until hens are cooked through, turning occasionally, about 9 minutes longer. Transfer hens to platter. Serve with Date Relish.
- *Ground, dried, reddish-purple berries that grow wild throughout the Middle East; available at specialty foods stores and Middle Eastern markets.
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Ashiraf Agaba
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The hens are so flavorful and moist, and the relish is a perfect complement. It's a great dish for a summer cookout.
Randy Hjelm
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for grilled Cornish game hens. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the relish is a delicious accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!
Raham shad
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens are always tender and juicy, and the relish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Jaequann Daugherty
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The hens were cooked to perfection and the relish was a unique and tasty addition. Everyone raved about it.
KID DEE
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The hens were cooked perfectly and the relish was a delicious accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!
maryia mcnabb *
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The hens were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the relish was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Jayden Leon
[email protected]This dish is a real crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked to perfection and the relish is a delightful addition. I love serving this dish at parties.
Saima Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a winner. The hens are so flavorful and moist, and the relish is a perfect complement. It's a great dish for a summer cookout.
Sahin Islam
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for grilled Cornish game hens. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the relish is a delicious accompaniment. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mthulisi Shumba
[email protected]I love this recipe! The hens are always tender and juicy, and the relish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. It's a great dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.
Bearded BellBoy
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The hens were cooked to perfection and the relish was a unique and tasty addition. Everyone raved about it.
Maryam Hanif
[email protected]Wow! This recipe exceeded my expectations. The hens were incredibly moist and flavorful, and the relish was a delightful burst of sweetness and tanginess. Highly recommend!
Suzanne Waring
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! The hens were so flavorful and juicy, and the relish was the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make this again.
bhuwan thapa
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hens are always cooked perfectly and the relish is addictive. Love it!
Pamela Malcolm
[email protected]This dish was easy to prepare and turned out amazing! The hens were moist and tender, and the relish was a perfect complement. Definitely a new favorite!
Clement Ezeugo
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The hens were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the relish added a nice tangy touch. Highly recommend!
Intekhab Alam
[email protected]What a great recipe! The hens were cooked to perfection and the relish was a delightful surprise. I'll be making this again soon.
Adnan
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! The hens were perfectly cooked and the relish was amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
The Hands Free Chef Romeo
[email protected]Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The hens were so flavorful and moist, and the relish was the perfect accompaniment. Will definitely be making this again.
Deidra Langley
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The sumac and date relish added a unique and flavorful twist to the grilled cornish game hens. The hens were cooked perfectly, with crispy skin and tender, juicy meat. I highly recommend this recipe!