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braised rabbit in belgian beer

Braised Rabbit in Belgian Beer

Rabbit is lean and tender with a delicate flavour, reminiscent of chicken meat.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Meat & Poultry
Cuisine Belgian
Servings 4 people
Calories 474 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Cut the rabbit in 8 to 10 pieces. Season with salt and ground pepper.
    raw rabbit pieces
  • Heat the oil and butter in a heavy cooking pot or a cocotte over a medium heat and sauté on all sides for 3-4 minutes. When the rabbit is nicely brown, transfer it to a tray.
    searing rabbit
  • Add the onions, shallots and garlic to the cocotte and cook until translucent.
    translucent onions
  • Return the rabbit to the cocotte, add the bouquet garni, the Belgian beer, stock and add water to cover the meat.
    adding beer to rabbit stew
  • Spread the Dijon mustard on the bread and place it on the meat.
    adding mustard to rabbit stew
  • Simmer the rabbit for 45 to 60 minutes until soft and tender. Gently stir the meat regularly and make sure there is enough liquid at all times.
    braised rabbit in belgian beer

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 67gFat: 17gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 609mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 336IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Braised, Dark beer, rabbit, stew
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