Start with the apple brine...this isnt a really salty brine so overnite isnt too long to leave the hens in...
Game Hen Brine
3 pt water
1 pt apple juice
1/3 c canning salt
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs onion powder
1 Tbs dill weed, dry
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp black pepper
Next the rub...this rub goes great on any poultry you smoke...I use it on chicken thighs a lot...
Herbed Poultry Rub
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp oregano, dry
1 tsp basil, dry
1 tsp thyme, dry
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
These go great with a light smoke like mullberry or apple...whatever you would use on chicken...
Game Hen Brine
3 pt water
1 pt apple juice
1/3 c canning salt
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs onion powder
1 Tbs dill weed, dry
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 tsp black pepper
Next the rub...this rub goes great on any poultry you smoke...I use it on chicken thighs a lot...
Herbed Poultry Rub
2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp oregano, dry
1 tsp basil, dry
1 tsp thyme, dry
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
These go great with a light smoke like mullberry or apple...whatever you would use on chicken...