BRAISED RABBIT WITH EGG NOODLES
Reference:
Gourmet, May 2003 Gourmet Entertains
Prep:
Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 1 3/4 hr
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
| 1 | (2 1/2- to 3 1/2-lb) rabbit, cut into 8 serving pieces |
| 1 | tsp salt |
| 1/2 | tsp black pepper |
| 1/4 | cup extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 | medium onions, halved lengthwise and then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices |
| 2 | garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| 2 | (4- by 1-in |
Cooking Instructions
| Step 1 | Preheat oven to 350F. |
| Step 2 | Pat rabbit pieces dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown rabbit in 2 batches, turning over once, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer as browned to a plate. |
| Step 3 | Reduce heat to moderate and cook onions, garlic, zest, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves in remaining 2 tablespoons oil, stirring frequently, until onions are beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add wine and deglaze skillet by boiling, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, until wine is reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Nestle rabbit pieces in sauce and bring to a simmer. |
| Step 4 | Cover skillet tightly with lid or heavy-duty foil, then braise in middle of oven 30 minutes. Turn rabbit over and continue to braise, covered, until rabbit is tender, 25 to 30 minutes more. |
| Step 5 | While rabbit is braising, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta well in a colander and transfer to a large platter. Discard zest, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf from sauce. Arrange rabbit over pasta, then spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with parsley. |
| Step 6 | Cooks\' note: |
| Step 7 | Е Rabbit can be braised 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat on top of stove until hot. |
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