Ingredients

  • 225 g prunes, pitted
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 rabbit
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 100 g bacon, cubed
  • 2 onions, coarsely chopped
  • 360 ml beer, Rodenbach
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 clove

Method

  • Dissect rabbit into serving pieces.
  • Season half the flour with salt and pepper and use to coat the rabbit pieces on all sides.
  • Heat oil and then add the butter to a shallow pan, add the rabbit and brown on all sides.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the bacon and brown - about 5 mins.Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Return the rabbit to the pan, sprinkle the remaining flour over the meat and onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning the meat from time to time.
  • Add the beer to the pan, a small amount at a time and then add the vinegar, garlic thye, bay leaves and clove.
  • Mix well and simmer covered for 1 hour.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Add the prunes and if necessary add some more water.
  • Cook a further 30-45 mins until rabbit is tender.