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Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen (Patrick and Gina Neely) Recipe

Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen (Patrick and Gina Neely) Recipe

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Hickory Smoked Cornish Game Hen (Patrick and Gina Neely)

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp neely's dry rub
1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
4 (1 1/2 to 2 lb) cornish game hens, washed and dried well
2 tbsp butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
dash hot sauce

Directions:

Whisk together the dry rub, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl. Season the washed and dried game hens with the rub and arrange on a sheet tray. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter to melt. Once melted, add the shallots and saute until tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chicken broth and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and let reduce down to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. It will easily coat the back of a spoon and be slightly syrupy. Once reduced add the apple cider vinegar and hot sauce. Taste for seasoning.
Prepare your grill/smoker for indirect heat with charcoal and hickory chips. Maintain your temperature at 275 degrees F.
Arrange the game hens on the grill and cover. Smoke for 40 minutes. Remove the cover and brush the hens with the glaze, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. Cover the grill and smoke for an additional 15 minutes. Remove the hens from the grill, to a serving platter and let rest, covered with foil for 15 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.42 Kcal (1513 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.57g	19%
Cholesterol	221.61mg	74%
Sodium	745.15mg	31%
Potassium	851.24mg	18%
Total Carbs	10.07g	3%
Sugars	6.24g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	4%
Protein	46.77g	94%
Vitamin C	32.2mg	54%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	50.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.8 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.3g	19%
Cholesterol	58.13mg	74%
Sodium	195.45mg	31%
Potassium	223.28mg	18%
Total Carbs	2.64g	3%
Sugars	1.64g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	4%
Protein	12.27g	94%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	54%
Iron	0.7mg	14%
Calcium	13.2mg	5%

* 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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