Pan Fried Rabbit Recipes

Steps:

• Cut up rabbit into pieces.
• In a lg. pot, fill about half way with water. Add 2 T. salt, and bring to a boil.
• Add rabbit, and parboil for 1/2 hours Drain, and let cool.
• Beat eggs in a bowl.
• Put flour on a plate, and mix with salt and pepper.
• Dip rabbit pieces, one at a time, into egg, and then flour mixture.
• Meanwhile, on high, heat 1/2" of oil in a lg. cast iron frying pan.
• When oil is hot, turn down to med. and add rabbit pieces, one at a time into the oil.
• When first side is golden, flip over to the other side. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain each piece on a paper towel, to soak up grease.
• Serve hot, with your favorite side dish.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3 and have ready a large baking tray with a wire rack placed over it. Heat the oil in a large, deep saucepan (or use a deep-fat fryer) until the oil reaches 140C. Meanwhile, put the flour on a plate and season. Mix the Parmesan and breadcrumbs on another, and beat the eggs in a bowl.
• Coat a piece of rabbit in flour, tap off the excess, then dunk into the beaten egg. Drain off, then coat in the crumbs. Repeat with a couple more pieces. Lower into the fat and fry for about 12 mins for larger pieces, 9 mins for smaller, until deep golden and cooked through. Don't overcrowd the pan as this can cause the temperature of the oil to drop. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on the rack in the oven while you do the next batch. Never leave the pan unattended.
• To make the herb mayonnaise, put everything except the mayo and lemon juice in a processor and pulse until chopped. Stir in the mayo and juice, and season to taste. Serve the rabbit with the mayonnaise for dipping, a sprinkling of flaky salt and plenty of lemon wedges.

Steps:

• Put the rabbit pieces in a mixing bowl and add the milk, salt, 1 teaspoon of the pepper and Tabasco. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
• Drain the rabbit pieces but do not pat dry. Put the flour and the remaining 2 teaspoons of pepper in a brown paper bag and add the rabbit pieces. Shake well to coat thoroughly. Shake each piece to remove excess flour.
• Heat the oil in skillet or deep-fryer to 375 degrees. Add the rabbit pieces, one at a time, to the oil. Cook until the pieces are crisp and well-browned. Drain.

Steps:

• For the blue cheese dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Yield: about 2 1/2 cups.
• Cook the rabbit and while it is still piping hot, put the browned pieces in a mixing bowl.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the hot sauce and vinegar. Pour the sauce over the rabbit pieces and toss to coat all pieces. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing.

Steps:

• Wash dressed rabbit with water and cut into serving pieces.
• Combine eggs and one cup of the milk; add one cup flour gradually, then salt and beat until smooth.
• Dip rabbit pieces into batter and fry in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat and continue cooking until tender, 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently.
• Place on a heated serving platter.
• To make gravy; add remaining flour to fat in pan, add remaining milk gradually, stirring constantly.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour over cooked rabbit pieces and garnish with jelly and a sprinkle of parsley.