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
ashiraf41@hotmail.co.ukI'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
h-r86@gmail.comThis 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
rahams39@hotmail.comI 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
daughertyjaequann@yahoo.comThis 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
d_k@hotmail.frThis 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 *
m_m@yahoo.comI'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
leon_jayden98@gmail.comThis 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
khan-saima@yahoo.comI'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
sahin.islam43@aol.comThis 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
m.s2@yahoo.comI 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
b.b@aol.comThis 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
h92@gmail.comWow! 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
suzanne.w19@hotmail.comThis 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
t-bhuwan@yahoo.comI'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
m-p79@gmail.comThis 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
e.clement@yahoo.comThis recipe is a winner! The hens were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the relish added a nice tangy touch. Highly recommend!
Intekhab Alam
intekhab_a35@gmail.comWhat a great recipe! The hens were cooked to perfection and the relish was a delightful surprise. I'll be making this again soon.
Adnan
adnan37@hotmail.co.ukThis 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
tromeo98@hotmail.frTried 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
d.langley@gmail.comAbsolutely 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!