OLD FASHIONED LAPIN RAGOUT - RABBIT STEW

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This is a wonderful rabbit dish it is so tasty. A great dish for special company. Everyone will want this recipe. Well worth all the effort.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Wild Game

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 large rabbit
3 garlic cloves
1 onion
8 ounces bacon, in one piece
BOUQUET GARNI
10 sprigs parsley
10 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 cup small onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
12 new potatoes
fresh herb (chervil)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Chop rabbit into 12 pieces, discard the head and feet.
  • 2. Chop the onion and garlic finely.
  • 3. Slice and dice the bacon.
  • 4. Make a bouquet garni by tying together the parsley, thyme and bay leaf with string.
  • 5. Sear the rabbit pieces in olive oil, until lightly browned, remove from casserole.
  • 6. In the same pan, fry garlic, onion and the bouquet garni.
  • 7. Add the bacon and allow to color lightly.
  • 8. Pour off excess fat.
  • 9. Return rabbit to pan and de-glaze with the red wine.
  • 10. Add 3 cups water, cover and cook for 1 hour 45 minutes.
  • 11. Peel small onions and remove root ends.
  • 12. Rinse well.
  • 13. Cook the onions in water to cover, add sugar, butter, salt and pepper.
  • 14. Cook until all water has evaporated and the sauce is caramelized.
  • 15. Peel and cut potatoes into narrow rectangles.
  • 16. Add potatoes to rabbit stew after the stew has been cooking for 90 minutes.
  • 17. Cook covered until tender.
  • 18. Serve stew with caramelized onions and garnish with chopped chervil.

Mckayla Y
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful stew. The rabbit is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


asad f Mairaj
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I'm not a big fan of rabbit, but this stew was really good! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Mia Leo
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This stew is delicious! The rabbit is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Shan Raza
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I love this recipe! The rabbit is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jacob Baird
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful stew. The rabbit is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.


Sorof Hasan
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I'm not a big fan of rabbit, but this stew was really good! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I would definitely make it again.


MD Mafizur Rahaman
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This stew is delicious! The rabbit is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


md moron
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I love this recipe! The rabbit is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Francena Love
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This stew was amazing! The meat was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was the perfect comfort food meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Robert Holt
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of rabbit, but I'm so glad I did! The stew was absolutely delicious. The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Olumide Abayomi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. The rabbit is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Maganda Heath
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I made this stew for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the rabbit, and the stew was so hearty and satisfying. I'll definitely be making this again.


Zohaib Parvez
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This is the best rabbit stew recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.