How to Cook Cornish Hens on a Rotisserie on the Gas Grill
Cornish hens make for excellent rotisserie cooking because they are smaller and can cook faster than larger game. There are a variety of ways to season your hens to taste the way you personally enjoy them. Regardless of how you season them, make sure the meat is cooked thoroughly to have a tasty, healthy and safe meal. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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How to Cook Cornish Hens on a Rotisserie on the Gas Grill
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Thaw the Cornish hen(s). Then, wash the hen(s) thoroughly before preparing them for cooking.
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Apply marinade or seasoning to the skin of the hen(s). If you want to place seasoning between the skin and the meat, make small incisions on the skin and pull it up. Insert the seasoning or marinade in these areas while keeping the skin intact over the bird. Even if you don't want to eat the skin, keep it on while cooking to keep the hen from drying out.
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Run the rotisserie spit along the inside of the hen cavities. The forks should weave under the wings and drumsticks to hold the hen securely in place while rotating.
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Turn on the grill to medium heat. Place spit on the rotisserie rack and turn on the rotisserie.
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Baste the hen(s) with marinade or seasoning as the skin appears to dry out.
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Check the internal temperature of the thighs. When it reaches 160 degrees F, turn off the rotisserie and grill. Note that the FDA recommends cooking a Cornish hen until it has an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. This will occur as the grill continues to heat the Cornish hens during their resting period, right before you remove them. Use the oven mitt to remove the spit and take the hens off for serving.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use simple chicken seasoning or more complex marinades.
If you separate the skin from the meat and place seasoning on the inside and outside of the skin, the flavor will infuse more thoroughly.
