Recipes

Rabbit Stew with Root Vegetables

December 26, 2024 / Arkansas / Kentucky / rabbit / small game / Vermont / West Virginia

This rustic rabbit stew is slow-cooked with hearty root vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting dish perfect for colder months.

This rustic rabbit stew is slow-cooked with hearty root vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a comforting dish perfect for colder months.

Ingredients

  • 2 rabbit legs, cut into pieces
  • 2 carrots, diced (garden-grown)
  • 2 potatoes, diced (garden-grown)
  • 1 onion, diced (garden-grown)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (garden-grown)
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown rabbit pieces on all sides and set aside.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened. Stir in carrots, potatoes, and thyme.
  3. Return rabbit to the pot and pour in the stock. Simmer over low heat for 1.5-2 hours until rabbit is tender.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

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