RABBIT WITH CIDER IN PRUNES

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The dry texture of rabbit meat is beautifully complimented by the fruity sauce. This Scottish dish is from Dorinda Hafner's Taste of Britain

Provided by jenny butt

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 rabbit joints
1 tablespoon seasoned flour
225 g streaky bacon or 225 g pancetta
1 -2 tablespoon oil
2 large onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced to form crescents
1 garlic clove, chopped
300 ml stock
1 bunch herbs (parsley, thyme, bay leaf)
salt & pepper
110 g pitted prunes
whipping cream (optional)
butter (optional)
300 ml cider or 300 ml white wine

Steps:

  • Dust rabbit joints in flour.
  • Wrap each piece in strip of bacon, securing with toothpick.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan.
  • Gently sauté onion & garlic.
  • Transfer to flameproof casserole dish.
  • Brown rabbit in frypan.
  • Add these to casserole.
  • Pour cider (or wine) & stock over rabbit.
  • Add herbs & seasoning.
  • Gently heat until barely simmering.
  • Cover & continue to simmer very gently for 1 - 1 1/2 hours until rabbit is tender.
  • Add prunes 15 minutes before time is up.
  • To serve place rabbit pieces on shallow platter.
  • Quickly boil the sauce to reduce & thicken.
  • Stir in 1 - 2 Tblsp of cream OR butter if using.
  • Pour sauce all over the rabbit and strew with croutons & chopped parsley.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.2, Fat 58, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 76.5, Sodium 943.8, Carbohydrate 79.1, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 42.1, Protein 17

Ali Mannion
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This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.


Ashley Branham
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This recipe is a great way to try something new. The rabbit is cooked in a delicious sauce and the prunes add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend it.


Tresor Kilele Benda
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success. The rabbit was cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredible. I highly recommend it.


Affiong Eyo
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that your guests will love.


Samuel Bunn
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The rabbit is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it over mashed potatoes or rice.


Esther Samuel
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The rabbit is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Ruth Kabiru
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I'm not a huge fan of rabbit, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Akhanya Tebogo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rabbit. The cider and prunes add a nice sweetness and depth of flavor.


TOMAS RAMOS
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The rabbit was delicious and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Alikhankhan Khan
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This recipe is a winner! The rabbit is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tiger Boy
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This dish is amazing! The flavors are incredible and the rabbit is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.


khkolay khan janan writes
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


The Nut House
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This recipe 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.


Elna Samson
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and tenderness of the rabbit. I'll definitely be making this again.


waqas crazy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The rabbit was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my guests.


Jibon Islam
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that I'm sure I'll make again.


Ghulambaqri
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I'm not usually a fan of rabbit, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The meat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Starr Cecil
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This dish is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special. I love the way the cider and prunes play off of each other.


Sunil King
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I've always been a fan of rabbit, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The cider and prunes add a sweetness and depth of flavor that I've never experienced before.


Rhys Cedrick
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This rabbit with cider and prunes was a revelation! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.