Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens Recipe

Recipe By Taste Of Home

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.

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Non Vegdiet
10minstotal
35minsPrep
35minsCook
10m.total
35m.Prep
35m.Cook
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Ingredients for Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens Recipe

  • 0.08 cup Kosher salt
  • 0.03 cup Packed brown sugar
  • 1.50 Whole Peppercorns
  • 0.63 Fresh Sage Leaves
  • 1/4 Garlic Cloves
  • 0.13 sprig Fresh thyme
  • 0.13 sprig Fresh rosemary
  • 0.13 quart Water
  • 0.19 quart Cold water
  • 1/4 Large turkey size oven roasting bags
  • 1/2 Cornish game hens
  • As required Herb butter
  • 1.75 Whole Peppercorns
  • 1/4 Garlic Cloves
  • 0.09 cup Butter, softened
  • 0.38 teaspoon Tablespoons plus 1 olive oil, divided
  • 1/25 cup Packed fresh parsley sprigs
  • 0.38 tablespoon Fresh Sage Leaves
  • 0.13 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Leaves
  • 1/4 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 pound Fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 Small red onions, cut into wedges
  • 0.06 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 0.06 teaspoon Coarsely ground pepper
Nutrition
value
179
calories per serving
5 g Fat9 g Protein25 g Carbs15 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    25g
  • Fiber
    15g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    25g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    15g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    317mg
  • Iron
    10mg
  • Vitamin A
    666mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    158mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    121mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    110mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    178mg
  • Selenium
    7mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Taste Of Home