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Rabbit Cacciatore

To most Americans, Ischia, off the coast of Naples, is relatively unknown. That's a shame, because for centuries this island's thermal springs have been luring savvy travelers for restorative dips; plus, the locals produce some of the best wine in the region. At La Pergola, a family-run inn located on a hill just outside of Forio, guests enjoy some of that homemade wine, along with artisanal jams and olive oil. La Pergola also serves one of the island's most popular dishes, rabbit cacciatore, or hunter's rabbit.

Type: Game
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons 45mlOlive oil
1   Frozen rabbit - (3 1/4 lbs) - thawed, and
  Cut into 8 pieces
  Salt - to taste
  Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
5   Garlic cloves - minced
1 lb 454g / 16ozTomatoes - chopped, with
  Seeds and juices - (abt 2 1/2 cups)
1 1/3 cups 315mlDry white wine
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons 30mlChopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped fresh rosemary

Recipe Instructions

Heat oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Sprinkle rabbit with salt and pepper. Add rabbit to pot and saute until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add tomatoes and wine. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until rabbit is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Using tongs, transfer rabbit pieces to plate. Add herbs to sauce in pot. Simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Return rabbit to pot. Stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, May 2002

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