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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: westexasmoker on December 23, 2008, 09:03:52 AM

Title: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: westexasmoker on December 23, 2008, 09:03:52 AM
Felt like some hens for dinner last night.  Couldn't find small enough beer cans for them though!   ;D
Half lemon quartered into each cavity, rub witl olive oil and seasoned while the smoker comes up to temp!

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1 hour of smoke, would have liked to finish in the smoker just did'nt have time!

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Popped into the rotisserie for 40 minutes, IT right at 180

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And plated up with some teriyaki fried rice and mixed vegetables!

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C
Title: Re: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: car54 on December 23, 2008, 02:42:38 PM
Alton Brown butterflys the Cornish hens, puts them on a panini grill with about 10 lbs of weight on it to flatten them out and cooks for only 12 minutes. It works because I have tired it.

Brad
Title: Re: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: stillsmoking on December 23, 2008, 02:43:06 PM
Nice hens Westexas!  We do like the hens around here for sure.  Of course we like a little marinade and something mellow like applesmoke.  We go with rice also (not as pretty as yours).
Title: Re: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: seemore on December 23, 2008, 05:01:21 PM
Looks awesome, WestTexas!  Scott and I wondered if you could use an empty, washed tomato paste can and put some beer in that, and then set the hen on it?
Title: Re: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: Smokin Soon on December 23, 2008, 05:05:40 PM
Ok, It's time for one of my dumb questions. Have not had a Cornish Game Hen in many years. The diff between a normal bird and Cornish is.........????
Title: Re: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: westexasmoker on December 23, 2008, 05:20:14 PM
No dumb questions SS, just dumb answers....They're smaller!  ;D  Well they are that, taste is just wee(and I mean wee) bit different and seem to be a bit more tender and juicy.  I usually stick with yardbird or quail, they put this on sale during the holidays and gots to do some!

C
Title: Re: Rock Cornish Hens
Post by: Smokin Soon on December 23, 2008, 05:29:16 PM
Thanks WTS, They are a little pricey in Cal, and I have avoided them. Was thinking about a smoke and a Big Easy finish. Gotta check prices tomorrow. Yours looks great!