Cornish Hens with Wild Rice For Smoker – Main Dish

2 Cornish game hens

1/4 c Green onions, chopped

3 tb Butter

1 c Cooked wild rice

1/4 c Pecans or walnuts, chopped

1/2 c Lime marmalade

1/4 c Orange juice

Salt

Rinse hens, pat dry and season cavity with salt. Saute’ onions in 1 Tbsp. butter, stir in rice and chopped nuts. Stuff hens with rice mixture and secure opening. Prepare glaze by melting 2 Tbsp. butter in a saucepan. Add marmalade and orange juice, blend until smooth. Brush hens with glaze and place on smoker grid. Brush with glaze before serving. CHARCOAL: Use 5 lbs. charcoal, 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks and smoke 2 – 2 1/2 hours ELECTRIC: Use 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks, and smoke 2 – 2 1/2 hours. GAS: Use 3 quarts hot water, 2 wood sticks, and smoke 2-3 hours. Source: “Cook’n Ca’Jun Water Smoker Cookbook”