Rabbit with Prunes and Mustard

Hearty rabbit portions oven-baked with brandy-soaked prunes, smoky bacon, and a creamy double mustard sauce until tender.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 789.1 kcals 3156.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 60.7 grams 242.8 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
50
g
100
ml
Fruits
200
g
Prunes
ready-to-eat, pitted
GrainsCereals
2
tbsp
Liquids
6
tbsp
200
ml
White Wine
or cider
Meat
2
piece
Rabbit
young wild, skinned, cleaned and jointed into portions
8
piece
Streaky Bacon
rindless, cut into 2cm pieces
NutsSeeds
1
piece
1
bunch
Thyme
small bunch, fresh
1
1
Sea Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
large long, sliced lengthways

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Simmer prunes in brandy over medium heat then set aside to cool.
  • Melt 25g butter with oil and fry seasoned rabbit portions until golden-brown.
  • Transfer rabbit to a casserole dish and fry bacon in the same pan until crisp.
  • Scatter bacon over rabbit and fry shallots in remaining butter until softened.
  • Stir in flour then slowly add wine and 250ml stock until the sauce thickens.
  • Add both mustards, herbs, and seasonings then pour over the meat.
  • Add remaining stock and bring to a simmer on the hob.
  • Cover with greaseproof paper and a lid then bake for 75 to 120 minutes.
  • Stir in cream and the prune-brandy mixture then simmer gently for a few minutes.