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How to Cook Rabbit

Be sure rabbit is properly prepared. If the rabbit is not butchered properly, the final taste may be affected. Please see page 235 for proper technique.

Serves 2
Prep time: 21 minutes
Cook time: 1 1/2 hours

1 cottontail
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp oregano
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1 cup of red peppers
1/2 cup of crushed tomatoes

Cut rabbit into serving-sized pieces (see page 238). Place in low pot and arrange pieces. Fill pot with water until rabbit is barely covered and add bay leaves and salt. Simmer for 1 hour.

Meanwhile prepare the other ingredients. Crush garlic; slice red peppers, cut sausage into large pieces.

After 1 hour add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Stir well. Keep turning until rabbit is coated in sauce. Stir occasionally for the remaining 30 minutes. Serve.

Bon appetit