If you’re looking to impress at your next dinner gathering, try this easy and delicious Cornish hen recipe, Cajun style! Their tender meat is ideal for roasting, and they cook evenly, allowing for beautifully golden skin and a juicy interior. The Dan-O’s Cajun will give the hens that extra bold and spicy twist. For maximum flavor, be sure to season generously on the bone side before cooking. Once seasoned, place the hens in a roasting pan with the breast side up. Enjoy the ease of cooking and the fantastic taste of this elegant Cornish hen recipe!
Check out these Cajun recipes like these Cajun Green Beans with Bacon.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Dan-O’s Cajun Cree-O
- 2 Cornish hens
- Avocado oil spray
Preparation Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 285°F.
- Prepare the Hens by spatchcocking them by removing the backbone for even cooking.
- Spray the bone side of each hen with avocado oil. Generously season the bone side with Dan-O’s Cajun Cree-O, allowing the flavor to soak into the meat. Flip the hens over and spray the skin side with avocado oil. Season the skin side with Cajun seasoning as well.
- Place the seasoned hens on a raised grid tray for smoking.
- Smoke the Cornish hens for 2 hours or until they reach a safe internal temperature.
- Once cooked, remove from the smoker, let rest for a few minutes, and serve hot.
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