Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Tuscany with this Tuscan-Style Braised Rabbit. This comforting dish features tender rabbit slow-cooked in aromatic herbs, robust red wine, and succulent tomatoes. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, each bite takes you on a culinary journey to the sunlit hills of Italy. Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that?s both satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole young rabbit (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup robust red wine (Chianti or Sangiovese)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) high-quality San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion, carrots, and garlic.
- 2. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Brown rabbit pieces on all sides (about 5 minutes per side). Remove from pot and set aside.
- 3. In the same pot, saut? chopped onion and carrots until soft (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in the red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for about five minutes until slightly reduced.
- 5. Stir in canned tomatoes and rosemary sprigs. Return the browned rabbit pieces to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in sauce.
- 6. Cover and simmer on low heat for about two hours or until rabbit is tender. For enhanced flavor, braise in an oven at 325?F (160?C) for an additional hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz of rabbit with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg