Cornish Hen Brine - Carolina Country

Whisk salt and sugar with just enough hot tap water to dissolve.Add birds to container with solution and fill with remaining cold tap water until fully submerged. Add a little ice to chill faster. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight. Drain and discard brine.Prepare hens according to your favorite recipe! Try our Sesame Cornish Hens with Honey and Rosemary recipe.