Hassenpfeffer

7 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeOr 2 small rabbit[s]
½cupVinegar
1½cupWater
1cupDry red wine
2cupsOnion, sliced
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonDry mustard
1teaspoonFresh ground pepper
1tablespoonPickling spice
8Nails of clove
3Bay leaves
Flour, for dredging
⅓cupButter
1tablespoonSugar
3tablespoonsFlour
1cupSour cream

Directions

Skin, clean and cut the rabbit[s] into pieces. Marinade 1-2 days in the next 10 ingredients. Remove the rabbit, drain, dry, dredge in flour and brown in butter in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven. Strain the marinade and add to the rabbit, cover and simmer 1 hr. Arrange the rabbit on a warm platter and set aside. Add the sugar to the broth. Blend 3 Tbl flour with a little water and add to the broth.

Just before serving stir in the sour cream. Pour over the rabbit and serve with noodles. Submitted By JIM WELLER On 04-12-95