Braised Rabbit

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Braised Rabbit Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 dressed rabbit (2-1/2 pounds), cut into serving-size pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons cold water

  Directions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook rabbit in oil until lightly browned; remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, thyme, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Return rabbit to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until meat is tender and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
  • Remove rabbit to a serving platter. Discard bay leaf. Combine the flour, lemon juice and water until smooth; stir into pan juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rabbit. 
  • Yield: 4 servings.