Marinated Cornish Game Hens

Ingredients

4 cornish game hens
2 yellow onions, sliced
¾ cup Majestic Picklery Kosher Dill pickle brine
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp whole peppercorns
 
½ lb brussels sprouts
2 red onions
Butcher’s twine
 
Mashed potatoes, for serving, optional

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine sliced yellow onion, pickle juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil and peppercorns.
2. Add the hens and submerge as much as possible. Refrigerate and marinate for 12-24 hours, turning the hens occasionally.
3. Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature before roasting.
4. Preheat oven to 425° F.
5. Trim and slice brussels sprouts in half, and quarter red onions. Add to the bottom of a roasting pan.
6. Top the brussels sprouts and onions with the cornish hens, sprinkle with salt and pepper and add a few spoonfuls (up to ½ cup) of the marinade to the bottom of the pan before discarding.
7. Bake in the oven on a lower rack at 425° for 50-60 minutes or until the thickest part of the breast reads 165°
8. Allow to rest for 5 minutes or so before serving, giving each guest a whole or halved hen and the accompanying veggies. Enjoy!

Servings: 4

Course: Main Dish

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