Herbed Hickory-Smoked Cornish Hens

• 2 1/2 cups hickory chips
• 3 tablespoons Land O Lakes Butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary*
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves**
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired
• 4 Cornish game hens, thawed, giblets removed
• 2 cloves garlic, cut in half
• 16 whole sage leaves

1. Place game hens onto grill over drip pan.
2. Baste with butter mixture.
3. Grill 40 minutes; turn.
4. Baste with butter mixture.
5. Continue grilling 30-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165F and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
6. *Substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary.

hickory chips, butter, fresh rosemary, sage, sherry, cornish game hens, garlic, sage

Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2361/herbed-hickory-smoked-cornish-hens (may not work)