{"id":114164,"date":"2023-02-02T11:30:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T11:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/"},"modified":"2023-02-03T12:06:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T12:06:46","slug":"what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/","title":{"rendered":"What temperature should cornish hens be cooked at?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_60 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-663644cda34c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#What_temperature_should_cornish_hens_be_cooked_at\" title=\"What temperature should cornish hens be cooked at?\">What temperature should cornish hens be cooked at?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_smoke_a_Cornish_hen_at_250_degrees\" title=\"How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen at 250 degrees?\">How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen at 250 degrees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_do_I_know_when_my_Cornish_hen_is_done\" title=\"How do I know when my Cornish hen is done?\">How do I know when my Cornish hen is done?<\/a><\/li><li 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Where_do_you_put_the_meat_thermometer_in_a_Cornish_hen\" title=\"Where do you put the meat thermometer in a Cornish hen?\">Where do you put the meat thermometer in a Cornish hen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_smoke_a_Cornish_hen\" title=\"How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen?\">How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_smoke_Cornish_hens_at_225\" title=\"How long does it take to smoke Cornish hens at 225?\">How long does it take to smoke Cornish hens at 225?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_cook_a_Cornish_hen_at_200_degrees\" title=\"How long does it take to cook a Cornish hen at 200 degrees?\">How long does it take to cook a Cornish hen at 200 degrees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_do_you_know_when_Cornish_hens_are_cooked\" title=\"How do you know when Cornish hens are cooked?\">How do you know when Cornish hens are cooked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#At_what_temperature_is_a_Cornish_hen_done\" title=\"At what temperature is a Cornish hen done?\">At what temperature is a Cornish hen done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Should_Cornish_hen_be_pink\" title=\"Should Cornish hen be pink?\">Should Cornish hen be pink?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_long_do_you_keep_Cornish_hens_in_the_oven\" title=\"How long do you keep Cornish hens in the oven?\">How long do you keep Cornish hens in the oven?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#What_temperature_should_Cornish_game_hens_be_cooked_at\" title=\"What temperature should Cornish game hens be cooked at?\">What temperature should Cornish game hens be cooked at?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Should_Cornish_hen_be_cook_breast_up_or_down\" title=\"Should Cornish hen be cook breast up or down?\">Should Cornish hen be cook breast up or down?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Do_you_need_to_tie_Cornish_hens\" title=\"Do you need to tie Cornish hens?\">Do you need to tie Cornish hens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Do_you_cover_Cornish_hens_when_cooking\" title=\"Do you cover Cornish hens when cooking?\">Do you cover Cornish hens when cooking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#What_temperature_should_Cornish_hens_be_at\" title=\"What temperature should Cornish hens be at?\">What temperature should Cornish hens be at?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Do_you_cook_cornish_hens_covered_or_uncovered\" title=\"Do you cook cornish hens covered or uncovered?\">Do you cook cornish hens covered or uncovered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_do_you_keep_Cornish_hens_from_getting_dry\" title=\"How do you keep Cornish hens from getting dry?\">How do you keep Cornish hens from getting dry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Do_you_wash_Cornish_hens_before_cooking\" title=\"Do you wash Cornish hens before cooking?\">Do you wash Cornish hens before cooking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#Where_do_you_put_the_meat_thermometer_in_a_Cornish_game_hen\" title=\"Where do you put the meat thermometer in a Cornish game hen?\">Where do you put the meat thermometer in a Cornish game hen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_Cornish_hen_is_done\" title=\"How do you know when a Cornish hen is done?\">How do you know when a Cornish hen is done?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/#At_what_temperature_is_Cornish_game_hen_done\" title=\"At what temperature is Cornish game hen done?\">At what temperature is Cornish game hen done?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_cornish_hens_be_cooked_at\"><\/span>What temperature should cornish hens be cooked at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roast, uncovered, basting frequently with butter for 1 hour (if hen weighs over 1lb 2oz, roast 1 hour and 15 minutes) or until internal temperature on instant read thermometer reaches <b>180xb0F when inserted into inner thigh. To brown, increase temperature to 400xb0F during last 10 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_smoke_a_Cornish_hen_at_250_degrees\"><\/span>How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen at 250 degrees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"342564\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/eatingexpired.com\/what-temperature-should-cornish-hens-be-cooked-at-6\/images-417\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingexpired.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/images-384.jpg?fit=275%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"275,183\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen at 250 degrees?\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingexpired.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/images-384.jpg?fit=275%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingexpired.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/images-384.jpg?fit=275%2C183&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-342564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eatingexpired.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/images-384.jpg?resize=275%2C183&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen at 250 degrees?\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_when_my_Cornish_hen_is_done\"><\/span>How do I know when my Cornish hen is done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roasting Cornish hens on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet also helps elevate the birds so that the thighs cook as quickly as the breasts. Cornish hens are done <b>when they reach an internal temperature of 165xb0F in the thickest part of the thigh and their juices run clear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_cornish_hens_be_covered\"><\/span>Should cornish hens be covered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the Cornish hens are arranged on a baking sheet and thoroughly seasoned, place them into the oven and cover the hens with <b>aluminum foil so that they stay moist. Bake them for about 45 minutes to 1 hour in total.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_cover_Cornish_hens_baking\"><\/span>Should you cover Cornish hens baking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the Cornish hens are arranged on a baking sheet and thoroughly seasoned, place them into the oven and <b>cover the hens with aluminum foil so that they stay moist. Bake them for about 45 minutes to 1 hour in total.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KOKrBqT740E?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_Cornish_hens_from_drying_out\"><\/span>How do you keep Cornish hens from drying out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To prevent loss of moisture, let chicken rest for 5 to 8 minutes before carving.<\/li>\n<li>To maintain a crispy, crunchy skin, do not tent bird with foil after removal from oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_the_meat_thermometer_in_a_Cornish_hen\"><\/span>Where do you put the meat thermometer in a Cornish hen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roasting Cornish hens on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet also helps elevate the birds so that the thighs cook as quickly as the breasts. Cornish hens are done when <b>they reach an internal temperature of 165xb0F in the thickest part of the thigh and their juices run clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_smoke_a_Cornish_hen\"><\/span>How long does it take to smoke a Cornish hen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Set up smoker for cooking at 230 to 260xb0F. If you can maintain the higher temperature, the hens will only take about <b>1.5 hours. At the lower end, they will take about 2 hours. Continue cooking until they reach 165xb0F as read by a digital meat thermometer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_smoke_Cornish_hens_at_225\"><\/span>How long does it take to smoke Cornish hens at 225?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_cook_a_Cornish_hen_at_200_degrees\"><\/span>How long does it take to cook a Cornish hen at 200 degrees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The authors refer to this as barbecuing on the smoker; the hens can be cooked in a charcoal or gas grill, but be sure the rig can maintain a steady low temperature (200 to 220 degrees). The hens are going to cook slowly, over the course of <b>2 1\/4 to 2 1\/2 hours, so prep the charcoal accordingly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_Cornish_hens_are_cooked\"><\/span>How do you know when Cornish hens are cooked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roasting Cornish hens on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet also helps elevate the birds so that the thighs cook as quickly as the breasts. Cornish hens are done when they reach an <b>internal temperature of 165xb0F in the thickest part of the thigh and their juices run clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_temperature_is_a_Cornish_hen_done\"><\/span>At what temperature is a Cornish hen done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Truss. Place breast side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, basting frequently with butter for 1 hour (if hen weighs over 1lb 2oz, roast 1 hour and 15 minutes) or until internal temperature on instant read thermometer reaches <b>180xb0F when inserted into inner thigh.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LWMMm1D4zYQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Cornish_hen_be_pink\"><\/span>Should Cornish hen be pink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tender meat of the Cornish hen has a subtle, more delicate flavor than that of a regular chicken, although the taste is still distinctly chicken-y. Like a regular chicken, <b>Cornish hens are pink when they are raw, and golden brown and crispy on the outside when roasted.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_you_keep_Cornish_hens_in_the_oven\"><\/span>How long do you keep Cornish hens in the oven?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the Cornish hens are arranged on a baking sheet and thoroughly seasoned, place them into the oven and cover the hens with aluminum foil so that they stay moist. Bake them for about <b>45 minutes to 1 hour in total.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_Cornish_game_hens_be_cooked_at\"><\/span>What temperature should Cornish game hens be cooked at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To prevent loss of moisture, let chicken rest for 5 to 8 minutes before carving.<\/li>\n<li>To maintain a crispy, crunchy skin, do not tent bird with foil after removal from oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_Cornish_hen_be_cook_breast_up_or_down\"><\/span>Should Cornish hen be cook breast up or down?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hens are done when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads at least <b>165 xb0F (74 ). If you baked the hens, the skin should be golden brown. If you don&#8217;t have a meat thermometer, cut into the thigh and check that the juices run clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_to_tie_Cornish_hens\"><\/span>Do you need to tie Cornish hens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Place hens in a roasting pan, <b>breast sides up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_cover_Cornish_hens_when_cooking\"><\/span>Do you cover Cornish hens when cooking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the Cornish hens are arranged on a baking sheet and thoroughly seasoned, place them into the oven and <b>cover the hens with aluminum foil so that they stay moist. Bake them for about 45 minutes to 1 hour in total. The total baking time can vary depending on your oven and the size of the Cornish hens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_temperature_should_Cornish_hens_be_at\"><\/span>What temperature should Cornish hens be at?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Loosely stuff the cavities of each hen with some green bell pepper, celery and onion. Roast the hens in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers <b>165 degrees F and the juices run clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_cook_cornish_hens_covered_or_uncovered\"><\/span>Do you cook cornish hens covered or uncovered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Roast, uncovered, basting frequently with butter for 1 hour (if hen weighs over 1lb 2oz, roast 1 hour and 15 minutes) or until internal temperature on instant read thermometer reaches 180xb0F when inserted into inner thigh. To brown, increase temperature to 400xb0F during last 10 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_Cornish_hens_from_getting_dry\"><\/span>How do you keep Cornish hens from getting dry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your leftover roasted Cornish hens will last 3-4 days in the fridge or 1-3 months in the freezer. It reheats very well in the microwave. You can also keep some of the pan drippings and <b>reheat the chicken in a skillet with the drippings to prevent it from drying out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_wash_Cornish_hens_before_cooking\"><\/span>Do you wash Cornish hens before cooking?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Raw chicken can harbor salmonella bacteria, so when preparing Cornish hen, it&#8217;s important to work in a clean, organized manner. <b>Wash everything that touches the raw meat well with hot water and soap. Most commonly, Cornish hens are cooked whole in the oven.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Erlbzmj06NA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_the_meat_thermometer_in_a_Cornish_game_hen\"><\/span>Where do you put the meat thermometer in a Cornish game hen?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The hens are done when a meat thermometer <b>inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads at least 165 xb0F (74 ). If you baked the hens, the skin should be golden brown. If you don&#8217;t have a meat thermometer, cut into the thigh and check that the juices run clear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_Cornish_hen_is_done\"><\/span>How do you know when a Cornish hen is done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Roasting Cornish hens on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet also helps elevate the birds so that the thighs cook as quickly as the breasts. Cornish hens are done <b>when they reach an internal temperature of 165xb0F in the thickest part of the thigh and their juices run clear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_temperature_is_Cornish_game_hen_done\"><\/span>At what temperature is Cornish game hen done?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Truss. Place breast side up on rack in shallow roasting pan. 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