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Honeyed Hens
Serves 8.

4 Cornish game hens, split in half
4 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
salt

Blot hens dry. Make a mixture of 2 tablespoons oil and ground
pepper. Rub into skins of hens and let rest about 1 hour at room
temperature.

Mix remaining ingredients and spread over hens in a non-corrosive
dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat grill or broiler until very hot. Cook hens about 6 inches
from heat for 30 minutes,turning frequently,  until golden brown
and joints move easily.

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