Grilled Cornish Hens

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 ½ tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ tbsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp lemon pepper
• 2 tsp rosemary
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 spatchcocked rock game hens
• to taste bacon fat

Steps

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