Instead of a turkey or a big roast, why not serve individual Cornish game hens for the holidays? They cook in a fraction of the time and they're guaranteed to impress all your guests. -Shannon Roum, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, sage, garlic, thyme, rosemary and 1 quart water. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat. Add the cold water to cool the brine to room temperature., Place a turkey-sized oven roasting bag inside a second roasting bag; add hens. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a roasting pan. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard brine; pat hens dry., Meanwhile, place the peppercorns and garlic in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the butter, 3 tablespoons olive oil and herbs; cover and process until smooth. With fingers, carefully loosen skin from hens; rub half the butter mixture under skin. Secure skin to underside of breast with toothpicks; tie drumsticks together. Rub remaining butter mixture over skin., In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, toss the Brussels sprouts and onions with remaining olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer. Place hens, breast side up, on top of the vegetables. Bake at 450° until thermometer inserted in breast reads 165°, 35-40 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if hens brown too quickly., Remove hens and vegetables to a serving platter; cover and let stand for 10 minutes before carving. If desired, garnish with additional herbs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 592 calories, Fat 39g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 49g protein.
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laura benz
[email protected]I've tried other recipes for Cornish game hens, but this one is by far the best. The herb brine really makes a difference.
joycelyn Rick
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish game hens. The hens are cooked to perfection and the herb brine gives them a delicious flavor.
Wimukthi Dashan
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of herbs you like, and you can even add some chopped vegetables to the brine.
Nirob Raj
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, even for beginners.
Linda Welch
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover herbs.
Timileyin Darey
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so simple to make. I can even make it on a weeknight.
Chelsea Dion
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The hens are so flavorful and juicy.
Wayne Clifford
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing.
Ali Hassaan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Reno3 Pro
[email protected]I've tried other recipes for Cornish game hens, but this one is by far the best. The herb brine really makes a difference.
Tanveer Rana
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to cook Cornish game hens. The hens are cooked to perfection and the herb brine gives them a delicious flavor.
Mian Ayaz Mian Ayaz
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of herbs you like, and you can even add some chopped vegetables to the brine.
Oslie Katumba
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow, even for beginners.
Amaka Promise
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious the hens were.
Steve Cordio
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The hens were so moist and flavorful, and the herb brine really made a difference. I will definitely be making this again.