Embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of rabbit meat, expertly prepared with aromatic tarragon and savory garlic. This collection of recipes showcases a diverse range of cooking techniques, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From the classic French fricassée to the rustic charm of a Provençal stew, each dish captures the essence of rabbit meat's delicate texture and mild flavor. Indulge in the richness of a creamy tarragon sauce, or relish the simplicity of roasted rabbit with a crispy herb crust. Whether you prefer slow-cooked tenderness or a quick sauté, these recipes provide a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to be captivated by the versatility of rabbit meat as it transforms into a culinary masterpiece in your kitchen.
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SADDLE OF RABBIT ROASTED IN TOBACCO LEAF WITH A SUBTLE GARLIC SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat a stockpot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat, sear the rabbit shoulders until they are a dark golden brown. Add the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic. Sweat vegetables for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the juniper berry, thyme, rosemary, and cinnamon stick. Add water to cover the ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Heat a saute pan with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, add the shallots and sweat until they are translucent. Add the wine and reduce by 1/2. Stir in the parsley and tarragon.
- Remove the rabbit shoulders from the stockpot. Remove the meat from the bone and chop fine. Strain the liquid in the stockpot through a fine sieve. Return sauce to stockpot. Simmer for 10 minutes and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat a saute pan with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat, add the chanterelle mushrooms and saute until golden brown. Reserve warm on back of stovetop.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped meat and shallot mixture to form the filling. Season the rabbit loins with salt and black pepper. Fill the center of the loin with the filling. Roll the loin into a log shape. Wrap a tobacco leaf around each rabbit. Tie the rabbit with butcher's twine to keep its shape.
- Place rabbit onto a baking rack with a drip pan underneath. Roast in oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature is 160 degrees F. Remove rabbit from oven. Let rest for 5 minutes. Remove tobacco leaves and slice. Serve with sauteed chanterelle mushrooms.
RABBIT WITH TARRAGON SAUCE
Make and share this Rabbit with Tarragon Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Rabbit
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the flour, tarragon, salt& pepper in a zip lock bag and mix well.
- Add the rabbit piece by piece, shake well to lightly coat each piece.
- Melt butter in a large skillet, add oil.
- Saute the rabbit pieces until golden.
- Remove apprx 1/2 of the butter/oil so your sauce will not have too much grease.
- Add chicken broth.
- Simmer rabbit apprx 60 minutes.
- Cover for half the time uncover the last 30 minutes.
- If you wish you may thicken the sauce with a little flour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 796.9, Fat 41.7, SaturatedFat 13.4, Cholesterol 268.5, Sodium 451.7, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 90.9
RABBIT WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Finely chop onion. Pat rabbit pieces dry and season with salt and pepper. In a deep large heavy skillet heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and brown rabbit pieces on all sides in 2 batches. Transfer rabbit as browned to a large bowl.
- In skillet cook onion in 1 tablespoon butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced by about half. Return rabbit to skillet and add broth. Simmer rabbit, covered, until tender, about 40 minutes.
- Transfer rabbit to cleaned large bowl and boil sauce until reduced to about 2 cups. In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup sauce and mustard and whisk mixture into sauce. In another small bowl stir cornstarch into 1 tablespoon cold water and whisk into sauce. Simmer sauce, whisking, 3 minutes, or until thickened. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Return rabbit to skillet and cook over moderately low heat, turning rabbit to coat with sauce, until heated through.
Tips:
- To ensure the rabbit is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) before serving.
- For a more intense tarragon flavor, use fresh tarragon leaves instead of dried.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
- To prevent the garlic from burning, add it to the pan towards the end of the cooking process.
- Serve the rabbit with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
Conclusion:
Rabbit with tarragon and garlic is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The rabbit is braised in a flavorful sauce made with white wine, tarragon, and garlic, and it is served with a creamy tarragon sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
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