Smoked Cornish Game Hens
Smoked Cornish hens are a fast and flavorful option when you want something a little different. Crispy skin, juicy meat, and perfect for individual servings.
Servings 2
Calories 1373kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cornish game hens 1 ½ - 2 lbs
- 1 stick butter unsalted, room temperature
- 3 tbsp smoked chicken rub or a store-bought poultry seasoning.
Instructions
- Pat each hen dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the butter and rub until well combined.
- Pull the skin away from the breast meat using your finger, being careful not to tear it.
- Put ½ tbsp butter on each side of breast meat in each bird.
- Coat each bird with remaining butter.
- Prepare smoker to 275°F.
- Arrange hens on grates and close the smoker.
- Smoked the hens for about an hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F at the thickest part of breast and thigh.
- Remove from smoker, tent with foil and let rest at least 15 minutes.
- Serve whole or carved.
Notes
What flavor wood should I use? We used cherry wood chunks.
Nutrition
Calories: 1373kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 111g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 576mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 1227mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2482IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 11mg
