Cornish Game Hens In Dutch Oven Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 whole Cornish game hens, about 1 to 1.5 pounds each, patted dry
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• Salt, kosher or sea salt, for seasoning
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 12 baby potatoes, halved
• 1 cup pearl onions, peeled
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 6 garlic cloves, whole, unpeeled
• Rosemary and thyme sprigs, 3-4 each