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Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit Stew)

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Austrian 🇦🇹German 🇩🇪 High-Protein 💪Carnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

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
Hasenpfeffer (Rabbit Stew)
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Put the bacon in a large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Using a slotted spoon, move the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside.

  4. 4

    Season the rabbit with salt and coat it with flour, shaking off any excess.

  5. 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. 6

    Cook the shallots and garlic in the fat in the skillet until tender, about 4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the wine, water, and bouillon. Bring to a boil, then stir in the jelly, peppercorns, bay leaf, and rosemary.

  8. 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. 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. 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. 11

    Pour the gravy over the rabbit or serve it on the side in a gravy boat.

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