Brandy-orange barbecued hens
2 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fresh Cornish Game Hens | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Vegetable Oil |
| 2 | tablespoons | Lemon Juice, divided |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground Ginger, divided |
| Salt and Pepper to taste | ||
| ¼ | cup | Orange Marmalade |
| 1 | tablespoon | Brandy |
Directions
Prepare covered outdoor grill for cooking at least ½ hour before grilling. Rinse hens and pat dry; with kitchen string tie drunsticks together. Rub hens with oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; sprinkle with ¼ 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: *Oneida Daily Dispatch SHARED BY: Jim Bodle 2/93