MAHOGANY BARBECUED HENS

Serves 2

People often ask Frank if a Cornish game hen is a separate breed from regular chickens. The answer is mostly no and a little bit yes. Cornish game hens are young chickens, usually around five weeks; if they were just a couple of weeks older, they'd be sold for broilers, except for the Perdue ones. Perdue Cornish come from the Roaster breed which Perdue geneticist Norman Lupean developed, and which is only available through Perdue. Unlike broilers, roasters reach market size at twelve weeks. Both Perdue Cornish and the Oven Stuffer Roasters were bred to have the broadest, meatiest breasts in the industry.

2 fresh Cornish game hens

1/4 cup mustard

1/4 cup grape jelly

2 tablespoons oil

Halve hens and remove backbones. In a small bowl combine remaining ingredients. Grill 5 to 6 inches above medium-hot coals for 30 to 40 minutes until cooked through, turning 2 to 3 times. Baste with mustard mixture during last 15 minutes.

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