Rabbit In Wine Sauce

Total Time
2 hours 30 minutes, plus overnight refrigeration
Rating
4(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:Four to six servings

    The Marinade

    • 2cups red wine
    • 2cups water
    • 1bay leaf
    • â…›teaspoon dried sage
    • ¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • â…›teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1small onion
    • 1clove garlic, pressed
    • 1stalk celery, cut into large pieces
    • ½teaspoon salt

    The Rabbit

    • 13-pound rabbit, quartered and marinated
    • About 1 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, for dredging
    • ¼cup oil or fat from four strips of bacon, saving the bacon to put in the stew
    • 1onion, coarsely chopped
    • 2tablespoons chopped parsley
    • ripe tomato, chopped
    • 1clove garlic, minced
    • 1bay leaf
    • ½green pepper, chopped
    • 1cup white wine or chicken broth
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

567 calories; 15 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 35 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 51 grams protein; 343 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large pot, combine all the ingredients for the marinade. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and continue boiling for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.

  2. Step 2

    Strain the marinade. Place the rabbit in a deep pan or dish and pour on the marinade. Refrigerate for 24 hours.

  3. Step 3

    Discard the marinade. Dredge the rabbit in the seasoned flour.

  4. Step 4

    In a large saute pan, heat the oil or bacon fat. Add the rabbit and cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes on each side. Drain off the fat.

  5. Step 5

    Add the remaining ingredients.

  6. Step 6

    Simmer, covered, for 1½ hours.

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