Cider Brined and Smoked Game Hens | Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

Cider Brined and Smoked Game Hens | Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

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This brine works equally well with chicken or turkey. Brining is sort of a magical process that adds both flavor and moistness to the meat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 qt apple cider
  • 1/2 c sodium reduced soy sauce
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 3/4 c kosher salt
  • 6 c water
  • 2 medium oranges, sliced
  • 1/2 c coarsely chopped ginger
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 2 tbsp chopped garlic
  • 3 whole bay leaves
  • 6 whole game hens
  • Wood chips prepared for smoking

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