Very tasty dish. Not difficult to make but nice enough for a special occasion or dinner party. Serve with mashed potatoes, grits, polenta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce. You could substitute any dried fruit (cranberries, apricots, etc) for the dried cherries. Use a complimentary fruit preserve accordingly.
Found this years ago on the internet, and have since made it several times with rave reviews. Don’t accidentally double the cheese as I once did. The celery can be replaced with carrots if you don’t normally buy it. I have never added the mushrooms.
For a luscious poultry treat, smoked Cornish game hens can’t be beat. These little birds are richly flavored, juicy and smoke like a charm. In my opinion, a smoked game hen beats smoked chicken every time. To add flavor, the game hens are marinated in a basic brine containing apple juice, herbs and spices. Slow smoking with apple, cherry or peach wood gives these little birds a light smoky flavor. If you are a fan of smoked poultry, these smoked Cornish game hens will be something to cheer about. Juicy, tender and full of flavor, they will become an all time favorite.
Make and share this BBQ Balsamic Cornish Game Hens recipe from Food.com.
I like this recipe because it not only tastes delicious, and makes a beautiful presentation, but is quick and easy to put together. You don’t have to be an experienced gourmet chef to serve your family these special little birds.
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