Grilled Cornish Game Hens

Yields:	4 servings
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	Preparation	45 minutes
	Cooking	45 minutes
	Ready In	90 minutes

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Ingredients

2	each	cornish game hens
3	tablespoons	olive oil
1/3	cup	lemon juice
1	tablespoon	black pepper	coarsely crushed
1/2	teaspoon	salt
1	sprig	rosemary leaves	fresh, optional

Directions

Split the hens lengthwise, rinse and pat dry.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, crushed pepper and salt.

Place the hen halves in a plastic bag.

Set the bag in a bowl. Pour the marinade over the hens.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, turning the hens occasionally.

When the charcoal briquets are medium hot, arrange them around a drip pan in a covered grill.

Just before grilling, add the rosemary sprig to the coals.

Remove the hens from the marinade and place them, skin side up, on the grill over the drip pan.

Cover the grill and cook the hen halves for 45 minutes or until done, basting occasionally with the marinade.

Makes 4 servings.

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Pitkin County Pork Chops

Pretty darn easy and tasty. I had all ingredients on hand and didn't have to worry about a trip to the store. I didn't use any cayenne because we have small children, but it still came out great. The sauce was tasty over rice!

Reviewed by Tiggertheterrible