RCI-SP.004.0292.001
Stewed Rabbit with Prunes
This recipe for stewed Rabbit with prunes requires a good preparation and timing, average cooking skills are required but the end result is like gold ! Enjoy !
Prep10 min
Cook5 min
Total15 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- / 8 oz pitted prunes225 g
- /8 fl. oz hot water240 ml
- 3 tbsp
- 1 unit
- rabbit portions8 unit
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
- / 4 oz streaky bacon100 gcut into 2.5 cm / 1-inch pieces
- onions2 unitcoarsely chopped
- / 12 fl. oz Belgian sour beer (e.g Rodenbach)360 ml
- 1 tbsp
- garlic cloves2 unitfinely chopped
- 4 large
- 2 unit
- 1 whole
Method
1
Soak the pitted prunes in 240 ml hot water for 20 minutes until softened, then set aside with their soaking liquid.
2
Pat the rabbit portions dry with paper towels, then season with salt and black pepper. Dust lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
3
Heat the butter and vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the rabbit portions on all sides until golden, approximately 4-5 minutes per batch, then transfer to a plate.
4
Add the bacon pieces to the same pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until the fat begins to render. Stir in the coarsely chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
5
Add the finely chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze the pot with the Belgian sour beer and cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
6
Return the rabbit portions to the pot and add the soaked prunes with their soaking liquid. Tuck in the fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and whole clove among the meat and prunes.
7
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 60-75 minutes until the rabbit is tender and the meat pulls easily from the bones.
70 minutes
8
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed. Skim any excess fat from the surface if desired, then serve the stew in bowls with the prunes, bacon, and braising liquid spooned over the rabbit.