Stir so salt and sugar dissolve. 1 tbsp ground white pepper; 1/4 cup white wine tarragon vinegar; 5 whole cornish game hens; Mix together the softened butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
Remove cornish hens from brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Web the wolfe pit cornish game hens, ice, water, apple juice, cinnamon sticks, light brown sugar and 1 more spiced apple cider brined roast cornish game hens with apple cider mustard glaze lunacafe dijon mustard, fresh crab, apples, rock cornish game hens, apple cider and 10 more yummly original favorite turkey brine yummly Squeeze 1 lemon to yield 2 tablespoons juice; Web instructions in a large pot (big enough to marinate cornish hens in a gallon of brine, yet small enough to cover the hens completely. 2 cornish game hens or little chickens, depending on size.
Add cornish game hens, marinate until ready to cook. 3 cups very cold water; Prepare the stuffing and keep warm (or reheat) before stuffing the hens. Wash cornish hens and pat dry. Roast at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
The resulting flavor is decadently spiced with a hint of citrus flavor. Cut remaining 3 lemons in half crosswise. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Cut out the backbone of each cornish hen with a strong kitchen shears so they are able to lie flat. Web in a mixing bowl, combine the cold apple cider, salt, cinnamon stick, allspice berries, and whole cloves. 1 cup ice cubes app. 1/4 cup rock, sea or kosher salt; Discard seeds and squeezed rind. Seal tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 6. Web instructions brine the hens: Bring the mixture to a boil to dissolve the salt and bring out the flavors of the spices. Stir until the salt dissolves. 5 whole cornish game hens; Place cornish hens in brine and refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours, but up to 24 hours. Try our sesame cornish hens with honey and rosemary.