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Ingredients

• 4 Premium Cornish Hen without Giblets , thawed
• 4 Ready to Cook Hickory Bacon, slices, cooked and chopped
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1-3/4 teaspoons marjoram leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 4 small potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 1 small onion, cut into wedges
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning

Cooking Instructions

1. Set up grill for indirect cooking: For gas grill, preheat all burners on high. Turn one burner off; place food over “off” burner. Reset remaining burner(s) to medium. Close lid. For charcoal grill, arrange hot coals around outer edge of grill; place disposable pan in open space; place food over open area. Close lid. Heat to medium.
2. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Chop bacon and place bacon and 2 teaspoons drippings in a small bowl, set aside. Blend vinegar, 1 1/4 teaspoons marjoram, 3/4 teaspoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt and dry mustard into bacon drippings in skillet, cooking and stirring over medium-low heat until blended.
3. Spray a 12 x 18 inch sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine potatoes, onion, cooked bacon mixture, remaining 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, salt and garlic pepper on foil. Top with an additional 12 x 18 inch sheet of heavy-duty foil, folding and crimping edges to seal and allowing room for expansion.
4. Rinse hens and pat dry. Secure wings to hens and tie legs together with string, if desired. Rub hens with bacon dripping-herb mixture.
5. Place hens (not touching) over indirect heat on grill. Grill hens, covered, 25 minutes. Place potato packet over hot coals. Grill, covered, 25 to 35 minutes or until hens are done (internal temp 180ºF) and potatoes are tender, turning potato packet over once.

Remember to wash hands and surfaces before preparing food