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Honey-Pineapple Game Hen

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Ingredients

  • 4 whole  Gam hens
  • 1 16 oz  Jar Cajun Injector Teriyaki & Honey Marinade
  • 1 tsp  Paprika
  • 1 tsp  Mexene Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp  White Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp  Garlic Salt
  • 4 6 oz  Cans pineapple juice

Directions

  1. Rinse hens and pat dry.
  2. Inject hens in several places with 1 -2 ounces of Cajun Injector Teriyaki & Honey Marinade per pound of meat. Set aside.
  3. Mix paprika, Mexene Chili Powder, white pepper, and garlic salt together.
  4. Season the hens generously inside and out with the dry mix.
  5. Work the mixture well into the skin and also under skin where posible.
  6. Place in medium bowl, cover and set asideat room temperature for 30 minutes.
  7. When hens are ready insert one 6 ounce can of pineapple juice into each hen, sliding the bird tail side down over the can.
  8. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour over indirect heat. The hens are done when internal temperature reaches 160 F.
  9. Carefully remove the cans and place birds on a platter, cover with foil and let rest 10 minutes.