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Sometime around 1965, Tyson "invented if you will" the Rock Cornish game hen when he cross-breed White Rock hens and Cornish hens. Two-thirds of Cornish game hens sold in the United States today come from Tyson Foods, Inc.

First, collect the following ingredients:

    3 Cornish game hens
    4 whole cloves garlic, minced
    2 large shallots, peeled and quartered
    2 Tbs freshly ground black pepper
    1 tsp kosher salt
    1 1/2 Tbs coarse-grained mustard
    1 1/2 Tbs Dijon mustard
    2 tsp rosemary
    1 tsp sweet paprika
    1 tsp fennel seed, crushed
   3/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Discard the neck, giblets from the hens, rinse and pat dry the hen. Remove the backbone with either a sharp knife or kitchen shears spreading the hen flat with the breast side up. Combine all the ingredients and marinate for up to 4 hours refrigerated. Baste while cooking using the remaining marinade. Do not baste during the last 10-12 minutes. Grill over medium heat until done - approximately 165°. Allow to cool about 10 minuted and serve. Enjoy!