Lapin en gibelotte

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4poundsRabbit cut into serving pieces
¼poundsThick-sliced bacon cut into 1 1/2-in sticks
2tablespoonsFlour
2cupsChicken stock
2cupsWhite wine
1Garlic cloves; minced
1Bouquet garni (parsley, thyme & bay leaf)
2tablespoonsTomato paste
Salt and pepper to taste
¼cupHeavy cream

Directions

SAUTE THE BACON IN A CASSEROLE. When the fat is rendered, saute the rabbit pieces in the fat. Season the rabbit with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle all of the rabbit pieces in the casserole with the flour and toss well. Add the stock, wine, garlic, bouquet garni, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 1½ hours or in a 325F oven until it is tender. Remove the rabbit pieces, strain the sauce and skim off the fat. Pour the sauce into saucepan, reduce until thick and add the cream. Pour over rabbit and serve.

PETER KUMP - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK