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Offline HighOnSmoke

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Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #-1 on: January 19, 2015, 05:49:13 PM »
It was a beautiful sunny day here in Southeast Georgia so decided to grill.

Chimney is almost ready.


I am using the small vortex in the Weber Performer with a chunk of cherry wood.


I spatchcocked 2 game hens and marinated for 6 hours in:

1 cup of Mr. Yoshida’s sauce
1 cup of fresh orange juice
6 tablespoons of honey



I gave them a light seasoning of Chicken Savor and put them indirect on the Weber.


Hens are just about done. I rotated them and brushed on some reserved marinade.


Hens are done!


Plated with some boxed noodles and green beans.


Hens came out moist, tender with nice crispy skin.  Very nice teriyaki flavor with a touch of honey.
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« on: January 19, 2015, 06:10:53 PM »
Great color with that teriyaki marinade!
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Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2015, 06:34:04 PM »
That looks excellent
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2015, 06:49:38 PM »
Love the look of those birds!
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2015, 07:25:26 PM »
Great looking baby hens Mike! Very nice meal.   :P

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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2015, 07:51:18 PM »
Absolutely beautiful!
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2015, 07:57:44 PM »
Dang, Mike, that is one pretty bird!
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2015, 10:54:09 AM »
Great looking birds, nicely done. ;)
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2015, 03:05:42 PM »
Yum.  Great color on those birds.
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2015, 03:23:52 PM »
Oh my that looks tasty
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2015, 04:35:34 PM »
Looks really gook, can't see how I missed this one
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2015, 06:04:16 PM »
I love game hens and cook them for Thanksgiving when I go down to visit my daughter and SIL in St. Augustine.  That looks like a great recipe (bookmarked).  Victor Borge would be proud ! ! !

Mike, about how long was the cook time?





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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2015, 06:19:37 PM »
Lookin' mighty good!!

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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2015, 07:31:36 PM »
Oh Yeah
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Re: Orange Teriyaki Game Hens
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2015, 07:42:17 PM »
Nice!
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