Nov 17, 2012 #1 C cmontg34 Cook Joined Jul 26, 2011 Messages 95 Hey all, this year I'm going to be making Cornish hens for Thanksgiving. I know how to cook them, but I can't decide on whether to brine them or salt them overnight. Which do you all suggest? Thanks!
Hey all, this year I'm going to be making Cornish hens for Thanksgiving. I know how to cook them, but I can't decide on whether to brine them or salt them overnight. Which do you all suggest? Thanks!
Nov 17, 2012 #2 Andy M. Certified Pretend Chef Joined Sep 1, 2004 Messages 51,445 Location Massachusetts I'd brine them to ensure moist meat. You can flavor the brine to compliment a sauce you may be making.
I'd brine them to ensure moist meat. You can flavor the brine to compliment a sauce you may be making.
Nov 17, 2012 #3 OP OP C cmontg34 Cook Joined Jul 26, 2011 Messages 95 Yeah, that's what I was leaning towards. Plus it will be much easier brining two little hens than a big ol' turkey. Thanks!
Yeah, that's what I was leaning towards. Plus it will be much easier brining two little hens than a big ol' turkey. Thanks!