Caribbean Game Hens

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 rock cornish hens, halved
• 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 cup rum
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons finely grated lime rind
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

Recipe

• 1 to make marinade, combine rum, honey, lime rind, lime juice, garlic, and ginger.
• 2 place birds in a shallow glass or ceramic dish and pour over marinade.
• 3 turn to coat, cover, and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• 4 drain birds, reserving marinade.
• 5 thread a skewer through wings and legs of each bird half; brush with reserved marinade.
• 6 combine black pepper and coriander; rub over skin of birds.
• 7 cook, turning frequently, on a light oiled preheated medium grill or under a broiler for 15-20 minutes or until birds are cooked through.