German-style hasenpfeffer

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Rabbit, cut into pieces
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1Bay leaf, crumbled
1Garlic clove, chopped
1Spice clove
2tablespoonsBacon, diced
2Small carrots, chopped
Mushrooms, optional
½cupVinegar
cupWater
1cupSour cream or evap. milk

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in cauce pan. When hot, add leaf, garlic clove, spice clove, bacon, carrots and mushrooms. Add rabbit and simmer until browned.

Pour solution of ½ cup vinegar, mixed with 1 to 1-½ cups water over meat. Cover pan and simmer until tender. Before removing pan from heat, add cream or evaporated milk. Serve hot with dumplings or large noodles.

Source: N.A.H.C. Wild Game Cookbook Author: C. Johnson, Victoria MN