Texas-Style Game Hens

Name: Texas-Style Game Hens
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple jelly; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 4 Cornish hens, 1 to 1/4 lbs each, split

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup apple jelly
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 Cornish hens, 1 to 1/4 lbs each, split

Directions

1

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until the jelly melts, stirring constantly. Remove sauce from the heat; keep warm.
2

Combine the salt, garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp chili powder, stirring well. Sprinkle over the cornish hens.
3

Grill over medium coals for 45 minutes; turn occasionally.
4

Baste with the sauce and grill an additional 15 minutes. Turn and baste frequently with the remaining sauce. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.