Smoked Cornish Game Hens Recipe

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Smoked Cornish Game Hens
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  1. Combine the brine ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove the brine from the heat and chill down to 36 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Prepare the game hens by cutting along each side of the backbone, removing it from the carcass. Push down on the breast to flatten, and then remove the ribs if you like.
  3. Marinate the game hens in the fridge overnight. Remove the birds from the brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Smoke the Cornish game hens at 225 degrees Fahrenheit for 3 to 4 hours, or until the thigh temperature reaches 175 degrees. Allow the birds to rest for half an hour after smoking before splitting through the breasts and serving.
  5. Optionally, the game hens can be indirect grilled, or grilled over medium low heat 45 to 75 minutes, or until 175 degrees is reached.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.93 Kcal (866 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.52g 7%
Cholesterol 135.93mg 45%
Sodium 3645.01mg 152%
Potassium 490.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 8.01g 3%
Sugars 6.26g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 1%
Protein 30.09g 60%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 44%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.81 Kcal (393 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.05g 7%
Cholesterol 61.62mg 45%
Sodium 1652.42mg 152%
Potassium 222.55mg 10%
Total Carbs 3.63g 3%
Sugars 2.84g 25%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 1%
Protein 13.64g 60%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 44%
Iron 0.8mg 10%
Calcium 15.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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