Rabbit in mustard sauce

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Fresh rabbit, 2 1/2-3 lb, in
Pieces
cupPeanut oil
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
½cupWhole-grain mustard
3cupsDry white wine
1cupCreme fraiche, sour cream,
Or plain yoghurt
Salt to taste
¼cupFresh minced parsley, for
Garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. In an ovenproof pan, heat the oil & butter, & quickly brown the rabbit. Discard excess oil. Brush rabbit pieces evenly with mustard, reserving 3 Tbls. for the sauce. Place rabbit in the oven & bake, covered, for 20 min. Pour wine over the rabbit & continue cooking, covered another 25 min. Remove the rabbit pieces from the cooking liquid & keep warm. Over high heat reduce the reserved coooking liquid by half (about 8-10 min.). Whisk in the creme fraiche, reserved mustard, & salt. Reduce heat & cook 3-4 min.

Garnish with parsley & serve hot with rice or pasta. This recipe also works very well with chicken pieces.

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