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Grilled Cornish Game Hens Amount Ingredient 2 cornish game hens, about 1 1/2 pounds each Marinade   1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry vemouth 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon balsamic, herb, or white wine vinegar 3 to 4 dashes hot pepper sauce (Tabasco) 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed

Preparation Tips:

1. Wash game hens. Pat dry. With poultry shears or a heavy knife, cut away the backbone and flatten the hens.
For marinade, combine the olive oil, vermouth, salt, vinegar, pepper sauce, rosemary and garlic.
3. Pour marinade over the hens, covering them completely.
4. Cover. Marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
5. Prepare the charcoal or preheat the broiler. Drain the hens. Place them with skin side down on rack, about 6 inches from the source of heat.
6. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Juices will run clear when pierced. Brush with marinade while cooking.
7. Serve immediately.

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