Brining Cornish Hens

[JRsTXDeb]

It's just going to be hubby and I for T-day this year and I've been debating whether to go out or cook in, am thinking of roasting a couple cornish hens - has anyone brined them? I'm assuming I could do it for 3 hours or so then roast as usual - had good success with a chicken last week. The other option is to run by a natural food store and pick up a fresh roasting chicken or capon - so if anyone has brined either the cornish hens or capon I would appreciate your comments

Happy Thanksgiving all!

 

[GB]

I have not, but I would assume your plan of brining for 3 hours and then roasting should work great. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

 

[Raine]

Check out brining times:

Whole Chicken 3-8 hrs
Chicken Pieces 1-2 hrs
Whole Turkey 12 hrs-2 days
Turkey Breast 4-8 hrs
Cornish Game Hens 1-2 hrs
Pork Chops 2-6 hrs
Pork Tenderloin 2-8 hrs
Whole Pork Loin 1-3 days

 

[JRsTXDeb]

Thanks Rainee - I think I'll try all those eventually...now just to get to the grocery store before Wednesday afternoon madness sets in