Rabbit stew is my family’s speciality. A large part of my family is from Ischia, a tiny island off of Naples. The people have perfected this dish, cooking the rabbit in a sauce of white wine and fresh herbs. Though every Italian province cooks its rabbit differently, I am biased – naturally. I prefer it Ischia style.
You can find or request rabbit from your local Italian butcher shop. I have also recently found rabbit at H-Mart (they sell it frozen). Wherever you can find it, and if you are adventurous, I recommend you try this recipe.
RECIPE
1️⃣ Prepare the rabbit by disjointing into equal-size parts (legs, ribs, and back). Be sure to carve the sides separate – they cook much quicker!
2️⃣ Dust the rabbit with flour. This helps to thicken the sauce later.
3️⃣ Heat oil in a pot and brown the rabbit pieces on all sides. DO this in batches so as to ensure even browning, and avoid steaming.
4️⃣ Meanwhile, chop an onion and peel a few cloves of garlic.
5️⃣ Once all of the rabbit is browned, keep it on the side. Add a bit more oil to the pot, and begin to sautee the onion and garlic. Add a bit of salt to help them sweat, and keep stirring to release the brown bits on the bottom of the pot!
6️⃣ Once the onion is golden, place the rabbit back in. Add a 1 cup of white wine to deglaze the pan.
7️⃣ Once the white wine has evaporated a bit, add half cup of crushed tomatoes, 1 cup of chicken stock. Stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer on medium for 25 minutes.
8️⃣ Then, add the herbs – basil, parsley, and bay leaves. Stir to combine, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes. This helps to make the rabbit tender and thicken the sauce.
ENJOY!
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