Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit Stew)
Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit Stew) braises rabbit in a red wine gravy layered with bacon, shallots, and a touch of currant jelly for richness and balance. Crushed peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary, and thyme add warm, aromatic depth, while a hint of lemon brightens the finish. Serve it as a cozy dinner when you want something hearty and full-flavored.
- Prep30 min
- Cook2 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the bacon in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Using a slotted spoon, move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.
- 4
Season the rabbit with salt and coat it with flour, shaking off any excess.
- 5
Brown the rabbit in the bacon fat in the skillet over medium heat. Move the rabbit to a plate and set aside. Drain the extra grease, leaving 2 tablespoons of fat in the skillet.
- 6
Cook the shallots and garlic in the fat in the skillet until tender, about 4 minutes.
- 7
Add the wine, water, and bouillon. Bring to a boil, then stir in the jelly, peppercorns, bay leaf, and rosemary.
- 8
Return the rabbit and bacon to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Cover and simmer until the rabbit is tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Place the rabbit on a warm platter; cover to keep it warm while you prepare the gravy.
- 10
For the gravy: Stir the lemon juice into the cooking liquid in the skillet. Mix the water and flour in a small bowl; stir this mixture into the skillet over low heat and simmer until thickened. Stir in the thyme.
- 11
Pour the gravy over the rabbit or serve it on the side in a gravy boat.
- Calories 1706.98 kcal High
- Protein 136.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 66.53 g Moderate
- Total Fat 98.36 g High
- Saturated Fat 41.42 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 195.19 mg High
- Sodium 7202.32 mg High
- Fiber 6.55 g Good Source
- Sugar 43.73 g High
- Added Sugar 2.48 g Low Source
- Calcium 161.61 mg Moderate
- Iron 19.47 mg Good Source
- Potassium 2039.12 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 91.02 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 5.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.02 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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