Many people are put off eating rabbit because they are, let’s face it, incredibly cute. However, wild rabbit is one of the most sustainable meats you can buy, and you can guarantee it will have enjoyed a diet free of GM foods and artificial hormones. When simmered in a flavoursome liquid, it becomes incredibly tender. And who doesn’t love smoky bacon and sticky, caramelised apples to go with it? Feel free to add some root vegetables into the pot with your Braised Wild Rabbit to enhance the flavour – carrots, swede and parsnips would all work.
Recipe: Braised Wild Rabbit with Glazed Apples, Bacon and Shallots
Equipment
- Casserole dish
- Frying pan
Ingredients
- 1 large rabbit jointed and chopped into 5cm dice
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 200 ml apple juice
- 250 ml home made chicken stock
- Few sprigs fresh thyme
- Few sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 200 g smoky bacon
- 4 medium shallots chopped
- 2 large apples chopped into wedges
- Pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Brown the Rabbit: First, heat the coconut oil in a casserole dish. Add the rabbit and cook for 5 minutes or so until browned.
- Add Liquids and Herbs: Pour in the apple juice and chicken stock, then add the thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, cover, and simmer for an hour.
- Prepare Bacon and Shallots: Meanwhile, 15 minutes before serving, heat a little extra coconut oil in a frying pan. Add the bacon and cook for a couple of minutes until it starts to release its fat.
- Caramelise the Apples: Add the shallots and apples, and sauté for a further 7 or 8 minutes until sticky and caramelised. Finish with a good pinch of cinnamon.
- Serve: Finally, serve the caramelised apples, bacon, and shallots alongside the tender braised rabbit.
Trying this Braised Wild Rabbit with Glazed Apples, Bacon, and Shallots is a delightful way to enjoy a nutritious and sustainable meal. The combination of tender rabbit, smoky bacon, and sweet, caramelised apples creates a flavourful dish that's perfect for dinner.
This recipe is not only delicious but also supports sustainable eating by using wild rabbit. Adding root vegetables like carrots, swede, or parsnips can enhance the dish even further, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
I hope you enjoy making and eating this Braised Wild Rabbit recipe – I’d love to hear your thoughts and any variations you made to the recipe, so please share in the comments below.
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