Hickory barbecued rabbit

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupCatsup
12ouncesCan beer
8ouncesJar salsa jalapeno
1cupTomatoes and chiles (Ro-Tel)
1cupRed wine
½cupButter or margarine
½cupVinegar
¼cupPlus 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1mediumOnion; chopped
1eachLemon; thinly sliced
cupPrepared mustard
¼cupPepper
3tablespoonsChili powder
2tablespoonsGarlic salt
1tablespoonCelery salt
1tablespoonHot sauce
½teaspoonSalt
1eachCanned jalapeno pepper; seeded, rinsed, and chopped
2eachesRabbits; skinned and quartered

Directions

Combine all ingredients except rabbit in a large Dutch oven; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.

Place rabbit in a large shallow container; pour sauce over top. Let stand 3 to 4 hours.

Place 5 or 6 soaked hickory chips on slow coals. Remove rabbit from sauce, and place cavity side down on grill. Grill about 30 minutes, brushing occasionally with sauce; turn. Cook an additional 30 minutes or until done, brushing occasionally with the sauce.

Yield: 8 servings

From Claude Steele of Texas in October, 1982"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett

Submitted By JEFF PRUETT On 10-08-95