Name: Cornish Hens with Wild Rice for Smoker
Ingredients: 2 cornish game hens; 1/4 c green onions, chopped; 3 tb butter; 1 c cooked wild rice; 1/4 c pecans or walnuts, chopped; 1/2 c lime marmalade; 1/4 c orange juice; salt

Cornish Hens with Wild Rice for Smoker

Cooking MethodGrilling

Ingredients

2 cornish game hens
1/4 c green onions, chopped
3 tb butter
1 c cooked wild rice
1/4 c pecans or walnuts, chopped
1/2 c lime marmalade
1/4 c orange juice
salt

Instructions

Rinse hens, pat dry and season cavity with salt. Saute onions in 1 Tbsp. butter, stir in rice and chopped nuts. Stuff hens with rice mixture and secure opening. Prepare glaze by melting 2 Tbsp. butter in a saucepan. Add marmalade and orange juice, blend until smooth. Brush hens with glaze and place on smoker grid. Brush with glaze before serving. CHARCOAL: Use 5 lbs. charcoal, 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks and smoke 2 - 2 1/2 hours. ELECTRIC: Use 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks, and smoke 2 - 2 1/2 hours. GAS: Use 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks, and smoke 2-3 hours. Serves: 2