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Recipe

Jerk-Rubbed Cornish Hens

Originating in Jamaica, “jerk” is a cooking method in which meats, or in this case tender Cornish hens, are rubbed with a hot and spicy seasoning blend before cooking over a fire. For a shortcut, you can purchase jerk seasoning in the spice aisle and subs
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  • Serving 4
  • Total Time 1 hr. 10 min
    Preparation 20 min
    Marination 0 min
    Cook 50 min
  • Nutrition Facts
    Calories 762
    Total Fat 54 g
    Protein 58 g
    Carbohydrate 7 g
    Cholesterol 337 mg
    Sodium 456 mg
  • Information for this recipe is approximate and derived by calculations based upon supplier information and available reference data. These values may change based on your final product, substitution and or addition of ingredients, or use of a particular cooking technique.
  • Sodium Sensible Carb Smart
Jerk Rubbed Cornish hens

Ingredients

  • 4 Premium Cornish Hen without Giblets , thawed
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced


Cooking Instructions

  1. Set up grill for indirect cooking: For gas grill, preheat all burners on high. Turn one burner off; place food over “off” burner. Reset remaining burner(s) to medium. Close lid. For charcoal grill, arrange hot coals around outer edge of grill; place disposable pan in open space; place food over open area. Close lid. Heat to medium.
  2. Combine all ingredients except hens in a small bowl, mixing with a fork until blended. Set aside. Rinse hens and pat dry. Secure wings to hens and tie legs together with string, if desired. Rub hens evenly with seasoning mixture.
  3. Place hens (not touching) over indirect heat on grill. Grill hens, covered, 50 to 60 minutes or until done (internal temp 180ºF). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Hand WashingRemember to wash hands and surfaces before preparing food

Serving Suggestion: Serve with creamy coleslaw and seasoned black beans. Refrigerate leftovers.