On Sat, 7 Jan 2006 23:00:47 GMT, "Brick" >
wrote:

>
>On 7-Jan-2006, "Heavy_Smoker" > wrote:
>
>> Anyone ever smoked cornish Hens.
>>
>> Whilst I was picking up some Ribs, a couple of Cornish Hens
>> volunteered for dinner. I decided to take them up on it.
>>
>> Should I cut them in half like chickens?
>>
>> Any suggestions appreciated.
>>
>> Smoke on.
>>
>> --
>> Better living through smoking.
>
>I haven't done it, but I'd consider it an adequate challenge. I'd spatchcock
>the birds and smoke roast them at 300 > 350F until nearly done and then
>finish under the broiler ( or on a hot grill ) to crisp up the skin some. I
>have
>a pair of vertical racks for birds of that size and that's what I use. Smoke
>is nice when you get it right. Too little doesn't beat the oven and too much
>makes dog food.

Howard, I get crisp skin all the time. I wipe the birds with EVOO and
rub in Big Jim's 'Palomino' mix. I get all the smoke I need because I
spatch 'em. I'll post a pic on the 'other side'.

Harry