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Cornish game hen question

Birdman
Birdman Posts: 66
edited November -1 in EggHead Forum
I butterflied two game hens ("spatchcock" style) & they're marinading in a citrus marinade. I eill cook them over Cherry & Pecan; would anyone recommend coking over direct heat or indirect heat?[p]Thanks in advance.
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  • YB
    YB Posts: 3,861
    Birdman,
    I cook them on a rack over a drip pan...350 to 400 degrees.
    Larry
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  • Citizen Q
    Citizen Q Posts: 484
    Birdman,
    You can definitely do them direct in a 350-400 degree dome for that grilled effect. Just keep em off to the side a bit (close to, but not right over the fire) and turn them every 8-10 minutes for about 40 minutes. They'll be nice and cripsy golden brown on the outside and tender and juicy inside.[p]Good luck.
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  • Unknown
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    Birdman,[p]I like to start my game hens low and slow (direct) to absorb the most smoke. Then I crank up for the final browning. If you don't like a lot of smoke flavor, direct grilling works fine with a game hen. Just don't get your temperature up to steak heights, though.[p]
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