Slow Roasted Guinea Hen - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 4 quarts water
• 3/4 cup kosher salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 guinea hen, about 3 to 4 pounds
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground clove
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 3 tablespoons dried thyme
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped
• Parsley
• Mostarda or cranberry sauce, for serving
• Delicata squash, for serving
• Eggplant salad, for serving