RABBIT éTOUFFéE WITH BAKED CHEESE GRITS

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This slow braised rabbit gets a touch of acidity from a tomato sauce.

Categories     Game     Garlic     Onion     Tomato     Braise     Sauté     Rabbit     Bacon     Carrot     Red Wine     Winter     Thyme     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces bacon, chopped
2 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound rabbits, thawed if frozen, each cut into 8 pieces, or 3 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
1 tablespoon butter
1 large red onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
6 large fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
2 cups dry red wine
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes with added puree
Baked Cheese Grits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sauté bacon in wide ovenproof pot over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels.
  • Sprinkle rabbit with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Working in batches, add rabbit to pot and sauté until browned, turning often, about 10 minutes per batch. Transfer to large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon butter to pot; add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; stir 1 minute. Return rabbit and bacon to pot. Add wine; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in broth and tomatoes; bring to boil. Cover pot tightly. Transfer to oven and cook rabbit until very tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates; spoon grits alongside.

Biruk Tamrat
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rabbit. The rabbit is cooked in a flavorful sauce, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend it!


Jim Morris
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I'm a big fan of one-pot meals, and this recipe is a great option. The rabbit and grits are cooked together in one pot, which makes for easy cleanup. The results are delicious, and I would definitely recommend it!


Ime-obong Aaron
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This was a great recipe for a special occasion. The rabbit was tender and flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend it!


Shahin Momin
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I'm a big fan of Southern cuisine, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend it!


Arslan burat
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by reducing the amount of cayenne pepper. The rabbit was still very flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend it!


Brandy Wiselka
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I'm not a big fan of grits, but I really enjoyed the grits in this recipe. They were creamy and cheesy, and they paired perfectly with the rabbit.


Thomi Mars
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This was my first time cooking rabbit, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The rabbit was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the grits were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again!


Nhial Ziel
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I had some trouble finding rabbit meat, but I was able to find it at a local butcher shop. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious! The rabbit was tender and flavorful, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely re


Malik Rehan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to the rabbit and grits.


Milancy Louw
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I'm a big fan of rabbit, and this recipe did not disappoint. The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely recommend it!


Patrick Herrera
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The rabbit was delicious, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.


Shivaram NK
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The rabbit was surprisingly tender and flavorful, and the grits were the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend it!


Sharaz Sharaz
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The rabbit is always tender and flavorful, and the grits are creamy and cheesy. It's a great dish for a special occasion.


Florence uwase
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This dish was a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use rabbit, and the grits are the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend it!


Asser Abdelhaleem
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I'm not usually a fan of rabbit, but this recipe changed my mind. The rabbit was cooked perfectly, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again!


Gracelynn Marr
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This Rabbit Touffe with baked cheese grits is an amazing dish. It's easy to follow, and the results are incredible! The flavors of the rabbit and grits blend together perfectly, and the cheese grits are a must-have.