Honey-Mustard Game Hens

Name: Honey-Mustard Game Hens
Ingredients: 3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup coarse-grained mustard; 2 tablespoons Riesling or other dry white wine; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground mace; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; Cooking spray; Rosemary sprigs (optional)

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 (1 1/2-pound) Cornish hens
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup coarse-grained mustard
2 tablespoons Riesling or other dry white wine
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cooking spray
Rosemary sprigs (optional)

Directions

1

Remove and discard giblets and necks from hens. Rinse hens under cold water; pat dry. Remove skin; trim excess fat. Split hens in half lengthwise. Sprinkle salt and pepper over hen halves; set aside.
2

Combine mustard and next 5 ingredients (mustard through cloves) in a small bowl; set aside.
3

Prepare grill or broiler. Place hen halves, meaty sides up, on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; cook 15 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with mustard mixture. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.