ITALIAN-STYLE BRAISED RABBIT WITH ROSEMARY AND MUSHROOMS

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Italian-Style Braised Rabbit With Rosemary and Mushrooms image

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 whole rabbit (2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Flour, for dusting
2 cups onions, finely diced
2 cups leeks, finely diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons rosemary, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon crumbled dry porcini mushrooms, soaked in warm water to soften, drained and finely chopped
8 ounces cremini or portobello mushrooms, thickly sliced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped canned tomatoes, or home-preserved, if possible
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup unsalted chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cut the rabbit into 9 pieces (or ask your butcher to) as follows: with a sharp cleaver, cut the saddle (center portion) into 3 pieces, leaving the kidneys attached. Cut the front portion (front legs) in half through the backbone. Chop each hind leg into 2 pieces. Reserve the liver and heart to sauté as a snack.
  • Heat .25 inch of olive oil in a Dutch oven or deep, wide heavy skillet over medium heat. Season the rabbit pieces with salt and pepper, then dust lightly with flour. Lightly brown the rabbit for about 3 minutes on both sides, working in batches. Drain on kitchen towels, then transfer to a baking dish in one layer. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Pour off the used oil, wipe out the pan and add 2 tablespoons fresh oil. Heat to medium-high, add the onions and cook till soft, about 5 minutes. Add the leek, garlic, rosemary and mushrooms. Season generously with salt and pepper, and add red pepper flakes to taste. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and wine, and let the mixture reduce for 1 minute. Add the broth, bring to a simmer, taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Ladle the mixture evenly over the rabbit. Cover the dish, and bake for 1 hour. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 629, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 68 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1532 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Chanaka Kaluarachchi
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This was a great recipe.


Ansumana F Dulleh
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This dish was amazing! The rabbit was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


S A M I R
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The rabbit was very tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Abbey Inzaghi
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This dish was very good. The rabbit was tender and moist, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with pasta, and it was a hit with the whole family.


Shahid Df
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This was a great recipe. The rabbit was very tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Bazlur Rashed
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This dish was amazing! The rabbit was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


mdrubel ali
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I really enjoyed this recipe. The rabbit was very tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Ahmed Ehab
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This dish was very good. The rabbit was tender and moist, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with pasta, and it was a hit with the whole family.


John Heslin
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This was a great recipe! The rabbit was very tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a perfect meal.


Angela Schwarze
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The rabbit is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes, but it's also great with rice or pasta.


Corinna Doran
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This dish is a keeper! The rabbit was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was incredible. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


NL4U film
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This was my first time cooking rabbit, and I was really impressed. The meat was mild and delicate, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


OWAIS QARNI
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I love this recipe! The rabbit is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for. I usually serve it over pasta, but it's also great with mashed potatoes or rice.


Roshan Ghale Lahan 16
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The rabbit was tender and moist, and the sauce was flavorful. I served it with polenta, and it was a perfect meal.


Jodie O'Sullivan
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I'm not usually a fan of rabbit, but this recipe changed my mind. The braising process made the meat so soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Justin Stdennis
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This braised rabbit dish was an absolute delight! The rabbit meat was incredibly tender and juicy, and the flavors of the rosemary, mushrooms, and red wine sauce were perfectly balanced. I served it over mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the who