Ale Marinated Cornish Hens With Ale Barbecue Sauce Recipe

• 4 x cornish hen
• 1 x 341 ml bottle dry stout or possibly dark ale
• 1 x onion, grated
• 1 lrg clv garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp grnd cloves
• 1/4 tsp warm pepper sauce
• 2/3 c. minced pitted dates
• 1/3 c. tomato paste
• 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp. fancy molasses

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