Ingredients

  • 2 rabbits
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 herb bouquet, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup wine
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Serving suggestions: rice or mashed potatoes

Method

  • Wash the rabbits in cold water and debone them by cutting at the joints like you would a chicken.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
  • Place the cooking oil in a stewing pot (deep iron pot with a lid, if possible).
  • When the oil is hot, place the rabbit pieces in the pot and let brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
  • Once both sides are nicely seared, remove the pieces and set aside.
  • Reduce the heat and add the flour to the pot and stir frequently until the mixture is brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Be careful not to burn.
  • Once the flour is brown, throw in the garlic, herb bouquet and the onion.
  • Stir frequently and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the seared rabbit back into the pot, along with the mushrooms.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the wine and water to the pot and bring it back to a boil.
  • Once it has boiled, reduce the heat and bring the liquid to a simmer.
  • Place a tightly fitting lid on the pot, and let simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper again and continue to simmer until the rabbit is tender, about another hour.
  • Serve hot over something like rice or mashed potatoes.