Broiled Cornish Hens With Spicy Salt

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   Adjust broiler rack of oven so that it is about 6 inches from heating element.

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   Preheat oven on broil setting.

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   Place a large skillet or broiling pan into oven, and heat for 10 or 15 minutes.

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   Meanwhile, toast peppercorns in another dry skillet over medium heat, shaking occasionally, until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

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   Grind to a powder in a spice mill or a coffee grinder or with mortar and pestle.

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   Sprinkle about one teaspoon of ground peppercorns over skin side of hens; sprinkle with a bit of salt as well.

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   Combine remaining powder with an equal amount of salt, and set aside.

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   Carefully remove skillet from oven, and put hens in it, skin side up.

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   Broil without turning, moving pieces as necessary to brown evenly, about 20 minutes, or until nicely browned and cooked through.

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    Remove birds to a plate, and drizzle with a little of their pan juices and lime juice.

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    Serve, passing spicy salt at the table.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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