Slow-cooked Cornish HensPhoto byGin Lee

Slow-cooked Cornish Hens

Due to the scorching temperature of 112 degrees today, I opted to utilize my crockpot to slow cook three Cornish hens for this evening's meal. The oppressive heat has made it impractical to use my oven for roasting or baking. For those curious, a single Cornish hen provides a generous serving. Alternatively, the hen can be divided in half to serve two individuals.

Ingredients:

• 3 to 4 cornish hens (depending on their size and how many people you're feeding).
• 2 teaspoons of onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of soul seasoning
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 teaspoons of granulated chicken bouillon
• Seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Root vegetables, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

Wash the cornish hens, then pat them dry with a clean paper towel.

In a spice dish, add all the herbs together. Stir well. Then sprinkle the seasoning mix, seasoning salt, and freshly ground black pepper over all sides of the cornish hens.

In a measuring cup, add 1/2 cup of hot water and 2 teaspoons of granulated chicken bouillon. Stir well. Add the liquid to a large crockpot.

At this point, you can add the root vegetables of your choice in the crockpot if you desire.

Place the seasoned cornish hens in the crockpot. Cover and cook them on high for about 4 hours, or on low for about 8 to 9 hours. Add more liquids as needed.

Serve and enjoy!