BEST BRAISED RABBIT

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This recipe comes up annually during Oktoberfest at our house. We love it. It is true German comfort food hunter style! Based on a recipe from Bernard Clayton's Cooking Across America. He says, "If wild rabbits are not at hand, try domestic ones. Either way, delicious, especially when served with potato pancakes, rye bread, and beer." It calls for a 5-quart roaster or flameproof casserole with tight-fitting lid; I use my Dutch oven.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 -8 slices bacon, finely chopped
2 rabbits, wild if possible, otherwise domestic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat the roaster or casserole over moderate heat and cook the bacon, stirring and turning it frequently, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Set the pan with bacon fat aside for a few moments.
  • Cut the rabbit into serving pieces. Cut away and discard the belly meat.
  • Add the salt, pepper, and flour to a brown paper bag. Add a few rabbit pieces to the bag and shake to coat with flour mixture; repeat with remaining rabbit pieces.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Heat the reserved bacon fat in the pan over high heat until it sputters.
  • Brown the rabbit pieces on all sides, in batches; this should take about 10 minutes. Transfer them to a serving plate.
  • Pour off all but 2 tablespoon of fat and cook the onions in it until they are soft and translucent. Pour in the vinegar and chicken stock and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, scraping up any browned bits clinging to the bottom and sides of the pan.
  • Return the rabbit with juices to the roaster or casserole. Add the drained bacon. Cover the vessel tightly, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, or until the rabbits are tender but not falling apart.
  • Serve the rabbit directly from the roaster or casserole, or arrange the pieces attractively on a heated platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.5, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 153.3, Sodium 518.8, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 53.3

Atule Malik
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The rabbit is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Bernadette Woodall
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This recipe is a great way to cook rabbit. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Sajid Nisar
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I love this recipe! The rabbit is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Jenna Gobbels
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The rabbit is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Margaret mkhabela
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The rabbit was tender and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Aspect
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The rabbit is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Mubaraka Yusuf
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I love this recipe! The rabbit is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Nuraqilah 0306
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This recipe is a great way to cook rabbit. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Austog Degreat
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I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit. The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Denver Young
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The rabbit was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich.


shikha sharma
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This was my first time cooking rabbit, and I was really impressed with the results. The meat was tender and moist, and the sauce was rich and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lena Kidwell
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a delicious dish. The rabbit was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy.


Khan Armaan
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Wow! This rabbit dish was amazing. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was out of this world. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammed Haseeb
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I've never cooked rabbit before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tuhin 2021
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This braised rabbit recipe is a winner! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.