Smoked Cornish Hens
Smoked Cornish Hens are a delicious meal to make for dinner or game day.
Servings: 4
Calories: 519kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish hens any giblets or livers removed
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 275°F.
- In a small dish, combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Pat the Cornish hens dry and drizzle with vegetable oil, ensuring that all sides of the hens are coated. Sprinkle all of the seasoning blend over the hens.
- Smoke the Cornish hens for 30 minutes, with a thermometer placed in the breast or thigh. After 30 minutes raise the temperature to 350°F. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. This should take 45 to 75 minutes depending on the size of the bird.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 227mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 736IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg