Rabbit and Pancetta Pot Pies

Hearty rabbit and pancetta filling topped with homemade flaky pastry, braised in white wine and cream until tender and golden.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1213.1 kcals 4852.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 29.5 grams 118 grams
Fat 87.1 grams 348.2 grams
Protein 78.2 grams 312.8 grams
Cook Time
120 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
65
g
Unsalted Butter
Cold, cut into 5-10mm cubes
1
piece
Egg
Free-range, beaten, to glaze
25
g
Unsalted Butter
For filling
300
ml
Fruits
GrainsCereals
175
g
Plain Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
175
ml
Meat
1.5
kg
Rabbit
Jointed
175
g
Pancetta
Diced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
For pastry
1
clove
Garlic
Sliced
1
piece
2
tbsp
Parsley
Chopped
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
65
g
Lard
Cold, cut into 5mm-1cm cubes
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Sliced
1
piece
Fennel
Trimmed and sliced

Steps

  • Combine flour and salt in a bowl and mix butter and lard together in another.
  • Rub one quarter of the fats into the flour until lightly combined.
  • Mix lemon juice and 130ml of water into the flour to form a soft dough.
  • Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 10x30cm rectangle.
  • Dot another quarter of the fat over the top two-thirds of the pastry.
  • Fold the bottom third up and the top third down over it.
  • Turn the dough 90° and seal the edges with your fingers.
  • Repeat the rolling, dotting, and folding three times until fats are used.
  • Wrap in cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Heat butter and oil in a casserole and brown the jointed rabbit meat.
  • Remove rabbit, add pancetta, and cook for 4 minutes until golden.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, and fennel, then deglaze with wine and return meat and stock.
  • Simmer covered for 1.5 hours until tender, then strip meat from bones.
  • Reduce liquid by half, stir in cream and parsley, then divide into four dishes.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll pastry 5mm thick, cover the dishes, seal with egg wash, and trim.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until golden, settle for 10 minutes, and serve.