Smoky Honey Habanero Stuffed Cornish Game Hens
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Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Modern American
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
90 minutes
Author: Victoria Loomis | The Gatherin' Girl
Ingredients
- 2 Cornish game hens, or pheasants - dressed
- coarse kosher salt
- 4 pieces thick-cut bacon, diced
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½ cup Andouille sausage, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 nectarines or apricots (any stone fruit that is in season) , diced
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 lime, squeezed
- 2 cloves garlic, roasted
- For the Rub:
- 1-2 teaspoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon Spiceology Greek Freak Blend
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1 tablespoon Spiceology Smoky Honey Habanero Blend
- kosher salt, to taste
Directions
Heat grill to 350°F.
- Place cast iron on the grill for about 10 minutes.
- Add garlic, sausage, and bacon. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add onion, kosher salt - to taste, and squeeze of lemon.
Lastly, add apple, nectarine, and 1 tablespoons of Spiceology Smoky Honey Habanero Blend.
- Remove skillet from grill, toss ingredients together well and set aside.
Close the grill lid and allow temp to rise to 350°F again.
Stuff em’ and Rub em’.
- Place them back into the cast iron skillet breast side up, allowing any extra stuffing to crowd around.
Place cast iron back on the grill and cook for 1 ½ hour.
- Remove skillet from grill and cover with foil for at least 15 minutes before serving.
