Pot-Roasted Rabbit with Herbs & Honey
I ran out of time the other night with a plan to marinade & BBQ a rabbit. So instead I tried out a really quick way to cook it up, pot-roasting. This has the advantage of steaming the rabbit while it roasts, so it doesn't dry up and go tough. It was pretty damn good if I say so myself! (SERVES 2) Marinading time: 20mins-24hours / Cooking time:25mins Here's how: INGREDIENTS: 1 large rabbit, or 2 smaller ones 2 handfuls of chopped herbs (I used marjoram & rosemary) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbs spoon honey 1 lemon, for zest & juice Olive Oil 2 glasses of wine (i used 1 red/1 white) METHOD: 1. Catch your rabbit (old joke...) 2. Joint your rabbit 3. Marinade rabbit pieces in the herbs, crushed garlic, lemon zest & juice, & honey. Season with salt & pepper. Leave this for as long as possible, at least 20mins, preferably overnight. 4. Brown the rabbit pieces in a casserole dish (dutch oven) over a fairly high heat unt...