Sauteed rabbit with roasted red peppers

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2ouncesProsciutto, chopped
2tablespoonsOlive oil, plus 1/4 cup
1tablespoonUnsalted butter
3poundsRabbit, cut into serving
Pieces and patted dry
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper to taste
1largeBay leaf
2Sprigs fresh rosemary
2tablespoonsMinced fresh parsley
1cupChicken stock
4largesRoasted red peppers, peeled,
Cored, seeded and sliced
2teaspoonsMinced garlic
4Drained anchovy fillets,
Chopped
cupRed wine vinegar

Directions

In a casserole set over moderate heat, cook the Prosciutto in the oil and butter, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add the rabbit, season with salt and pepper and cook it until browned on both sides.

Add the bay leaf, rosemary, parsley and stock. Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer the rabbit, covered, for 45 minutes, or until just tender.

In a small skillet heat the ¼ cup of oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the garlic and cook it, stirring, until golden. Add the anchovy and cook it, stirring, until dissolved. Add the vinegar and reduce it over moderately high heat to 2 tablespoons.

Add the sliced peppers and anchovy mixture to the casserole and simmer it, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes longer.

Yield: 4 servings

TASTE SHOW #TS4879