Rabbit meat stewed in wine has a rich complex taste. Such a dish is ideal for dinner, during long and cool autumn evenings - it will fill, and warm, and decorate the menu. Various spices and aromatic herbs, as well as the use of different types of wine, will allow you to experiment with recipes for a long time, in a pleasant and unhurried search for the perfect combination.
It is necessary
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- Rabbit fricassee with prunes
- 140 g prunes
- 50 ml brandy
- 50 g soft brown sugar
- 2 rabbits of average body condition
- flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 slices smoked bacon
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 2 sticks of celery
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 sprigs of thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 250 ml red wine
- 250 ml chicken stock
Instructions
Step 1
Rabbit fricassee with prunes
In a shallow ceramic bowl, combine the cognac and sugar. Place the prunes, cover with cooking film and set aside.
Step 2
Cut each rabbit into 8 pieces. Rinse under running water and pat dry with kitchen towels. Dip the rabbit meat in flour. Heat the oil in a heavy, deep dish suitable for both an open fire and an oven. Fry the rabbit slices on both sides until golden brown. Rabbit meat should lie freely in the brazier, so do not try to fry all the parts at once, do it in portions. Place the fried rabbit on a separate dish.
Step 3
Peel the onion and garlic. Cut the onion into half rings, chop the garlic. Wash the carrots, peel and cut into thin slices. Cut the celery into slices 1 to 2 centimeters long and the bacon into cubes. Place a sprig of thyme in a brazier, chop up a bay leaf and add vegetables. Fry over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are lightly browned. Pour in red wine. Use a silicone spatula to scoop up pieces of vegetables and the fried crust from the bottom and sides of the roasting pan.
Step 4
Put on rabbit vegetables, add chicken broth and drunken dried fruits. Put prunes together with cognac syrup. Cover the frypot with a lid and place in an oven preheated to 170 ° C. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add a little more broth if necessary. The meal is done when the rabbit meat is easily separated from the bones.
Step 5
Chicken fricassee with prunes is well served with wild rice and fresh chopped parsley.
