STEWED RABBIT WITH PRUNES

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Game     Stew

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

225g/8oz Pitted Prunes
240ml/8fl.oz. Hot Water
3 tbsp Plain Flour
Salt and Black Pepper
8 Rabbit Portions
2 tbsp Butter
2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
100g/4oz Streaky Bacon, cut into 2.5cm/1-inch pieces
2 Onions, coarsely chopped
2 Carrots, peeled and coarsely sliced
1 Leek, peeled and coarsely sliced
500ml Belgian Sour Beer (e.g Rodenbach), but a dark beer (e.g. Leffe Brune) can also work.
1 tbsp Cider Vinegar
2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
4 large sprigs fresh Thyme
2 Bay Leaves
1 whole Clove

Steps:

  • Place the prunes in a large mixing bowl, pour over the hot water and leave to soak for at least 1 hour. This can be done while the rabbit is cooking. Season half the flour with salt and pepper and use to coat the rabbit pieces on all sides, shaking off any excess. Heat the butter and oil in a large saucepan, add the rabbit pieces and brown on both sides. You may have to do this in batches. Remove the rabbit pieces and set aside. Add the bacon to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes. Add the onions, leek and carrots and cook for 7 minutes, stirring from time to time. Return the rabbit pieces to the pan, sprinkle the remaining flour over the meat and vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning the meat from time to time. Gradually add the beer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly between each addition then add the vinegar, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and clove. Mix well, reduce the heat, cover and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring from time to time. Add the prunes, together with the water they were soaking in, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for a further 45 minutes until the meat is very tender. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered during this last segment. Serve hot.

Talal Khattak
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This was a great recipe! The rabbit was fall-apart tender and the prunes were a perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


jishan jannat
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I've never cooked rabbit before, but this recipe made it easy. The rabbit was very tender and the prunes added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


eunice pelumi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the rabbit turned out perfectly. The prunes added a nice sweetness and the meat was very tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayaan Ayraa
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This was a great recipe! The rabbit was fall-off-the-bone tender and the prunes were a perfect addition. I'll definitely be making this again.


Antoni Greazmann
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I love this recipe! The rabbit is always so tender and the prunes add a great flavor. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Emilia Bosquez
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The rabbit is tender and juicy, and the prunes add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Gopal Das
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The stewed rabbit was delicious! The meat was fall-apart tender and the prunes were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasim Gaddi
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This was my first time cooking rabbit and I was pleasantly surprised. The meat was very tender and the prunes added a nice sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mateo carpio
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I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a success. The rabbit is moist and flavorful, and the prunes add a nice touch of sweetness. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Ammar Yasir
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This stewed rabbit recipe is a keeper! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the prunes added a lovely sweetness and depth of flavor. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.