Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen

Name: Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen
Prep time: 2 h 25 min
Cook time: 2 h 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 2 Tbsps butter; 235 milliliters chicken broth; 3 kgs Cornish game hens, washed and dried well; 1 Dash hot sauce; 1 Tbsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 186 milliliters freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 Tbsp Neelys Dry Rub; 1 shallot, finely chopped

Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen could be just the gluten free and דל פחמימות, recipe you've been looking for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 964 calories, 79g of protein, and 68g of fat each. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It works well as a main course. Head to the store and pick up apple cider vinegar, neely's rub, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Salt And Pepper

Game Meat

Wrap

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Plastic Wrap

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

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.

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Salt And Pepper

Shallot

Butter

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Sauce Pan

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.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Chicken Broth

Orange Juice

Hot Sauce

Seasoning

Prepare your grill/smoker for indirect heat with charcoal and hickory chips. Maintain your temperature at 275 degrees F.

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French Fries

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Grill

Arrange the game hens on the grill and cover. Smoke for 40 minutes.

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Game Meat

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Grill

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.

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Glaze