Cornish Hens & Stuffed Summer Squash

[Jerome D.]

It's been a really long time since I last had a Cornish hen, so that's what was on tonight's menu. The birds were cooked on the Performer at 350°F using Nature-Glo Lump as the fuel plus a few handfuls of wood chips (combo of apple, cherry, maple, and hickory). I was quite happy with the results of this cook...will most definitely be cooking Cornish hens more frequently from now on. Here are the pics...


The hens were sprinkled with Hyde Park Seasoning from The Spice House.




Action shots.




While waiting for the birds to cook, got started on the side dish by dicing some mushrooms.





Sautéed with shallot and garlic.





Hollowed out some summer squash with a spoon, filled with mushroom stuffing, and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Don't have any action shots of the squash on the grill.





Pulled the hens off the grill at an internal temperature of 160°F in the thigh.





Plated and ready to be inhaled.

 

[James N]

Jerome the hen's came out perfect just like the squash did.... Good job.

 

[Tony R]

Hens look perfect I bet they were delicious.

 

[RogerS]

Jerome I'll take a late..perfect

 

[Mike Coffman]

Those hens and squash look awesome Jerome!

 

[Rich Dahl]

Like you Jerome it's been a long time since I've made cornish hens but after seeing this great cook it won't be much longer!

 

[Wolgast]

Once more...LOVE IT!

 

[John Solak]

Hens look perfect and those sides look outstanding too!!

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Great pic's. The color on those hens is fantastic. Squash looks great too.

 

[Ted A]

Looks like another one I'll try to replicate. Thanks, keep 'em coming.

 

[Gregory R]

Great looking hens Jerome, and the summer squash looks awesome!!! Very impressive knife you have there!!!

 

[Paul Kastner]

Great Job Jerome.

 

[Jak Stepan]

awesome chics man. dang you nailed the color, im sure the taste was as good.

don't lift the lid...

 

[Bill Schultz]

Perfectly cooked great combo bud, fabulous meal

 

[Jim Lampe]

Had Hens in the oven last night Jerome, not as nice as yours
Great Job Grillin' buddy!!

 

[Todd Brazil]

Where can I purchase knives like yours? Those things are works of art.

 

[Barret]

Me loves me game hens from the grill! I've cooked them before, but cut them in half and stuffed a mixture of onions, mushrooms, and prosciutto under the skin. Next time I'll probably leave them whole and stuff some sort of herbed rice under the skin as well as inside each bird. Heaven on a plate!

Yours look excellent, and I really love the summer squash you cooked.

Thanks for sharing!
Barret

 

[russ olin]

Those CGH look guud. Thanks for the idea.