Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 3 1/4-pound frozen rabbit, thawed, cut into 8 pieces
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound tomatoes, chopped, with seeds and juices (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 1/3 cups dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Method

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat.
  • Sprinkle rabbit with salt and pepper.
  • Add rabbit to pot and saute until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and wine.
  • Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until rabbit is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer rabbit pieces to plate.
  • Add herbs to sauce in pot.
  • Simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Return rabbit to pot.
  • Stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.