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