{"id":11104,"date":"2018-07-02T13:59:12","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T20:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokinpetebbq.com\/wordpress\/?p=11104"},"modified":"2018-07-04T14:10:28","modified_gmt":"2018-07-04T21:10:28","slug":"hickory-smoked-cornish-hens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokinpetebbq.com\/wordpress\/hickory-smoked-cornish-hens\/","title":{"rendered":"Hickory Smoked Cornish Hens"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hickory<\/a> Smoked Cornish Hens<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Hickory Smoked Cornish Hens<\/h3>

What a scrumptious delight these Hickory<\/a> smoked Cornish Hens turned out to be. It's been well over a year since we have enjoyed these little beauties. Time flies when you're having fun ... so many items to smoke\/cook and so little time! Did you know that Cornish Hens, sometimes called Cornish Game Hens, are not actually baby chickens. They are actually a hybridized breed of bird developed especially for commercial production. Compared to the price of chicken they can cost up to a couple of dollars more per pound but trust me when I say the price is well deserved.<\/p>\n

You'll find that most recipes call for the Cornish Hens to be baked and\/or roasted. You can never go wrong baking or roasting your Cornish Hens but I strongly advocate you try smoking them - you'll really enjoy the difference. For the most part there are two techniques that provide excellent results:<\/p>\n

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  1. Smoke the Cornish Hens for an hour or so at 225\u00baF before bumping the pit temperature to 350\u00baF - 400\u00baF until the internal temperature<\/a> reaches 180\u00baF.<\/li>\n
  2. Smoke the Cornish Hens for approximately 4 - 4\u00bd hours until you reach internal temperature<\/a>.This method takes at least twice as long but your family and friends will notice the results which makes the extra cooking time worth it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"Seasoned<\/div><\/div><\/a>
    Seasoned Cornish Hens<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Cornish Hens in GMG<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Resting Smoked Cornish Hens<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    *Note* - According to USDA you're not supposed to wash your poultry. Rinsing raw poultry doesn't kill off any bacteria but instead spreads it all over your sink, hands, and kitchen. Rinsing raw chicken before cooking can increase your risk of food poisoning from campylobacter bacteria.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Smoked Cornish Hens Prep<\/span>:\u00a0 Remove the hens from the package and pat dry (inside the cavity and out) with paper towels. Trim excess fat and skin off the hens. Rub roasted garlic extra virgin olive oil<\/a> inside the cavity and over the skin of the hens. Season the hens with your favorite poultry seasoning. I'm partial to using a combination of McCormick Montreal Chicken Seasoning<\/a> and Fagundes Seasoning<\/a>. Used Silicone Cooking Bands<\/a> to secure the hens.<\/p>\n

    I suggest covering an appropriate sized section of your counter with a double layer of over lapping plastic wrap. Then place a large portion of foil over the plastic wrap which is used to prep the Cornish hens. Once you're done seasoning the Cornish Hens place them directly on the plastic wrap and discard the foil. Use the plastic wrap to wrap the Cornish Hens and refrigerate for 4 hours.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Instructions<\/span>:\u00a0 Configure your Green Mountain Grills Davy Crockett<\/a> wood pellet smoker-grill for indirect cooking and preheat to 235\u00baF using CookinPellets Premium 100% Hickory<\/a> pellets. Smoke the Cornish Hens for approximately 4\u00bd hours until the internal temperature<\/a> reaches 180\u00baF. Rest the Cornish Hens loosely under a foil tent for 10 minutes before serving.<\/p>\n

    A Cornish Hen has a surprising amount of meat on it. We find that half a Cornish Hen is plenty. Served with a side of green salad. If you're following a low-carb lifestyle then this meal is ideal since there's no carbs in Poultry ... Bon App\u00e9tit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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