Serves 6
6 (1 to 1¼ pound) Cornish game hens, thawed
Kosher salt
Handful of winter citrus (blood oranges, tangerines)
1 bunch fresh thyme
Cracked pepper
Olive oil
24-ounce bag Timothy hay
2 bottles crisp beer (312 Urban Wheat Ale)
To serve: Star Anise Cranberry Sauce (ingredients below)
STAR ANISE CRANBERRY SAUCE
1 (12-ounce) bag of fresh cranberries
¾ cup sugar
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1½ to 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
Pairing Matilda (Goose Island) or Orval