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Traeger Smoked Cornish Hen

Charlie
Traeger Smoked Cornish hen the perfect recipe for a dinner party, cookout or weeknight dinner. It is a simple and fast dinner, all you need is your favorite rub and ready to go.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, lunch, main, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, dinner, grill, lunch
Servings 4 servings
Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 whole Cornish Hen 1.25 lbs -1.5lbs each
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp BBQ Rub or use the ingredients below to make a rub
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp Chilli Powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the grill to 225°F
  • Mix the dry rub ingredients, then apply the binder of oil then coat the hens with the dry rub.
  • Place the hens with their breast side down on the preheated grill grates and close the lid.
  • Smoke for about 2 hours until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 145°F.
  • Turn up the heat to 360°F and cook until the internal temp is 165°F. Use a trusty meat thermometer to check the temperature.
  • Remove the hens from the grill and cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with a sprig of rosemary if you'd like. Serve individually and enjoy!
Keyword Traeger Smoked Cornish Hen