Brandy-Orange Barbecued Hens

Recipe Ingredients

2		Fresh Cornish game hens
1 tablespoon	15ml	Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice - divided
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ground ginger - divided
		Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup	59ml	Orange marmalade
1 tablespoon	15ml	Brandy

Recipe Instructions

Prepare covered outdoor grill for cooking at least 1/2 hour before grilling. Rinse hens and pat dry; with kitchen string tie drumsticks together. Rub hens with oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon ginger and salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, combine marmalade, brandy, and remaining ginger, set aside. Grill, covered, 5-6 inches over medium-hot coals 50-60 minutes. After 40 minutes, brush hens with brandy-orange sauce. Cook until juices run clear when thigh is pierced, basting 3 to 4 times. Serves 2 to 4

Source:
"Cooking with Fire and Smoke" by Phillip Stephen Schulz

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