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Texas Style Cornish Hens

A sweet-and-spicy old-fashioned grilled Cornish hen recipe made with apple jelly, catsup, vinegar, garlic, and chili powder—seasoned, grilled over medium coals, then basted with a tangy glaze

Prep15 min
Cook1 min
Serves4-6
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At the stove

Make the recipe

  1. Rinse4 Cornish Split the hens with Cornish hens in half. coldwater and pat dry.
  2. Sprinkle both Combine salt, sides of the hen garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp halves with the chili powder. seasoning mixture.
  3. Grill over In a saucepan, medium coals combine apple jelly,catsup, 45 minutes, vinegar,and turning remaining 1/2 tsp occasionally chili powder.
  4. Cook over Brush hens with sauce and medium heat, grill 15 minutes stirring constantly, until more, turning and basting the jlly mets. frequently.
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