Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit Stew) Recipe
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Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit Stew)

By: Lovesmurfs 
"Rabbit stew made with bacon, wine, garlic, shallots, other herbs and spices."

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds rabbit meat, cleaned and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 tablespoon currant jelly
  • 10 black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside. Sprinkle rabbit with salt and coat with 1/3 cup flour, shaking off excess. Brown rabbit in remaining bacon fat. Remove from skillet, along with all but 2 tablespoons of the fat, and reserve.
  2. Saute shallots and garlic in skillet for about 4 minutes, until tender. Stir in wine, 1 cup water and bouillon. Heat to boiling, then stir in jelly, peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary and thyme. Return rabbit and bacon to skillet. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until rabbit is tender.
  3. Remove bay leaf and discard. Place rabbit on a warm platter and keep warm while preparing gravy.
  4. To Make Gravy: Stir lemon juice into skillet with cooking liquid. Combine 3 tablespoons water with 2 tablespoons flour and mix together; stir mixture into skillet over low heat. Finally, stir in thyme. Pour gravy over stew and serve, or pour into a gravy boat and serve on the side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 767 | Total Fat: 33.3g | Cholesterol: 300mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2007 by LTWARD   view full review
Spectacular! This is a forgiving recipe. I didn't have shallots or currant jelly so I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by Kelly Savard   view full review
Oh My Goodness! This was awesome! I've never made rabbit before & my local meat market had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2005 by Holly Chadwick   view full review
My husband raved on this recipe!! It was simple to prepare but has a gourmet flair. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Omigosh!!! Five stars aren't enough! I used a young cottontail to make it and hubby and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by Tara   view full review
This was an excellent recipe, my first rabbit experience. I followed the recipe until right...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by CHEF_AN   view full review
Absolutely delicious. I didn't have bacon and used pancetta instead. I followed the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by DIZ♥ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A dish fit for a KING! The gravy is to die for. I didn't have currant jelly, so I used grape...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2008 by DIANE H.   view full review
This was the best rabbit I have ever eaten! I used a wild cottontail rabbit and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2007 by iloveonions   view full review
This recipe was a hit! The rabbit came out moist and full of flavor, which left the guests...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by Cindy   view full review
a very delicious recipe. this was my first time cooking or eating rabbit, and it certainly...

 

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