HICKORY SMOKED CORNISH GAME HEN

Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon Neely's Dry Rub
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
4 (1 1/2 to 2 pounds) Cornish game hens, washed and dried well
2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Dash hot sauce

Steps:

Whisk together the dry rub, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Season the washed and dried game hens with the rub and arrange on a sheet tray. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter to melt. Once melted, add the shallots and saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chicken broth and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and let reduce down to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. It will easily coat the back of a spoon and be slightly syrupy. Once reduced add the apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Taste for seasoning.
Prepare your grill/smoker for indirect heat with charcoal and hickory chips. Maintain your temperature at 275 degrees F.
Arrange the game hens on the grill and cover. Smoke for 40 minutes. Remove the cover and brush the hens with the glaze, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. Cover the grill and smoke for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the hens from the grill, to a serving platter and let rest, covered with foil for 15 minutes before serving.

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Lasantha Sanjeewa

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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The Cornish game hens were cooked to perfection and the hickory smoke flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.

Shoaib Jani

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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The only thing I changed was that I used maple syrup instead of honey. It was still delicious.

K A Rafi

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This is the best Cornish game hen recipe I've ever tried! The hickory smoke flavor is amazing, and the meat is so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.

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