Herb-Brined Cornish Game Hens

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Gwen

⅔ cup kosher salt

¼ cup packed brown sugar

12 whole peppercorns

5 fresh sage leaves

2 garlic cloves

1 fresh thyme sprig

1 fresh rosemary sprig

1 quart water

1-½ quarts cold water

2 large turkey-sized oven roasting bags

4 Cornish game hens (20 ounces each)

subheading: HERB BUTTER:

14 whole peppercorns

2 garlic cloves

¾ cup butter, softened

3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided

⅓ cup packed fresh parsley sprigs

3 tablespoons fresh sage leaves

1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

2 small red onions, cut into wedges

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

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