Southern fried rabbit with gravy

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupall-purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt
teaspoonblack pepper
teaspooncayenne pepper <optional>
1eachrabbit, cut up
1vegetable oil
3tablespoonsall-purpose flour
cupmilk or chicken broth
1salt and pepper
1brown bouquet sauce <opt.>

Directions

In large plastic food-storage bag, combine ⅓ cup flour, the salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; shake to mix. Add rabbit pieces; shake to coat.

In large skillet, heat ¼ inch of oil for rabbit, over medium-high heat until hot. Add coated meat; brown on all sides. Reduce heat; cover tightly. Cook over very low heat until tender, 20-25 minutes for rabbit, turning pieces once.

Remove cover; cook 5 minutes longer to crisp. Transfer meat to plate lined with paper towels. Set aside to keep warm.

Discard all but 3 tablespoons oil. Over medium heat, stir flour into reserved oil. Blend in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thicken and bubbly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add bouquet sauce if darker color is desired. Serve gravy with meat.

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