Grilled Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp freshly-ground black pepper
• 1 ½ tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp lemon pepper
• 2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 spatchcocked Cornish/Rock Game Hens
• Bacon fat, melted

Method

1. Combine all seasonings.
2. Brush hens with bacon fat. Massage seasoning mixture into hens. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat a charcoal grill using a chimney.
4. Place hens on the grill. Grill them, turning constantly, until internal temperature of both the thigh and breast reach 165°F.
5. Remove hens from grill and let rest 10 minutes. Serve.