Cornish Game Hens w/ a Sweet Cherry Glaze

At FOGO Charcoal, we love bringing you the best grilling content, helping you BBQ the right way with FOGO, and this time, Captain Ron is once again teaming up with Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Season 1 Champion, Tina Cannon! In this mouthwatering episode, Tina prepares succulent Cornish game hens with a rich cherry glaze, all cooked to perfection on the Big Green Egg MiniMax.

The Cook: Indirect Perfection

These Cornish game hens were cooked using an indirect setup on the Big Green Egg MiniMax, fueled by FOGO All-Natural Coconut Shell Briquets. This premium charcoal is made with all-natural binders, burns cleaner, lasts longer, and imparts an incredible wood-fired flavor. If you’re looking for consistency and superior heat control, these briquets are the way to go!

The Cherry Glaze: A Sweet & Tangy Finish

Unlike traditional glazes that get applied early in the cook, Tina’s signature cherry glaze is brushed on after the hens are fully cooked. This ensures a fresh, vibrant flavor that enhances the crispy skin without burning. The balance of sweet and tangy notes pairs perfectly with the rich, smoky flavors from the FOGO charcoal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy & Impressive: Cornish game hens are simple to cook but make for an eye-catching dish.
• Superior Charcoal: FOGO Coconut Shell Briquets give you the perfect clean burn with no artificial flavors.
• BBQ Champion-Approved: Learn tips and tricks from a some true pitmasters, Our very own Captain Ron and Tina Cannon!

Be sure to check out the full video on our FOGO Charcoal YouTube channel and subscribe for more amazing grilling content. Fire up your Big Green Egg, grab some FOGO charcoal, and give this cherry-glazed Cornish game hen recipe a try.  We know you are going to love it.  Always remember to get out and grill and we will see you the next time on The FOGO Life.  Captain Ron and Tina Cannon.....OUT!

Directions:

1. Remove the game hens from their packaging and pat them dry, inside and out.  Place them on the work surface of the BBQ Prep Tub.  Sprinkle the cavity with salt and lay some thyme and 3-4 garlic cloves inside.  Next, rub the outside with some EVOO and sprinkle with Tina Cannon’s European Blend seasoning.  Now, grab a Game Hen Turbo Trusser and truss your game hens.  Once all are complete, place them in the refrigerator until they are ready to go on the grill.  #ToThe Refrigerator  Insert the Meater+ thermometer into the breast and set it for 160°.
2. Fill your grill with FOGO All Natural Coconut Shell Briquets. Place two FOGO Fire Starters in the center of the coals and ignite them using your grill torch.  Prepare the grill for indirect cooking at 350°.
3. Place the hens on the grate, breast side up.  Once they have cooked for 20-25 minutes, check on them.  Make sure they are cooking evenly and that the bottoms are not burning.  If so, simply flip them over using your BBQ Tongs.   Continue cooking until done.
4. Once they are done, remove them from the grill to a platter and loosely tent them with foil. 
5. Place a pan or small cast iron sauce pot on the grate and let it heat up a bit.  Add the Cherry Concentrate, sugar and balsamic.  Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.   Pour the glaze over the Hens and use the basting brush for an even coat. 

   - I do not recommend putting them back on the grill as there is a lot of sugar in this glaze and we do not want it to burn.

   - If you do want to put them back on, watch them very carefully to prevent burning.

6. Serve and enjoy!