Rock Cornish Game Hens

6 game hens

Lemon Juice

Salt

Bacon

Stuffing:

1 cup uncooked brown rice

2 2/3 cup water

1 teaspoon salt

1 Tablespoon butter

½ cup celery-chopped

1/3 cup parsley-chopped

½ cup water chestnuts

1 can mushrooms

6 Tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon marjoram

½ teaspoon thyme

Bring water to boil. Add rice, salt and butter. Cook over low for 40-45 minutes. Sauté celery, onion, parsley, water chestnuts, and mushrooms in butter for 5 minutes. Add rice.  Season with salt, marjoram and thyme.  Stuff hens. Lay slice of bacon over birds. Roast uncovered for 1 ½ hours or until tender. Note-Roasting bags can be used.