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Backyard Production of Meat Rabbits in Texas - World Rabbit ...

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<strong>Rabbit</strong> à la Mode1 rabbit, cut <strong>in</strong>to small pieces 1 onionV<strong>in</strong>egarSalt and pepper, to tasteWaterFlour2 bay leaves, divided 3 tablespoons butter or margar<strong>in</strong>e6 peppercorns 1 /2 cup sour creamPlace the rabbit meat <strong>in</strong>to a crock or jar. Cover with v<strong>in</strong>egar and water (1 part v<strong>in</strong>egar to 2 partswater). Add 1 bay leaf, peppercorns, and onion. Mar<strong>in</strong>ate <strong>in</strong> the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. Removethe meat from the crock and spr<strong>in</strong>kle it with salt and pepper. Coat the meat with flour. Melt the butter<strong>in</strong> a large skillet; saute the rabbit pieces until brown. Comb<strong>in</strong>e 1 cup water with salt, pepper, andthe rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g bay leaf. Pour the mixture over the meat. Cover the skillet and simmer until done. Donot allow the mixture to boil at any time. Remove the meat from the pot. Thicken the broth with apaste <strong>of</strong> flour and water. Stir <strong>in</strong> the sour cream. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately.Stir-Fried <strong>Rabbit</strong>1 2-pound rabbit 1 /2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1 /2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 celery stalks, sliced th<strong>in</strong>2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 /2 cup bamboo shoots3 slices fresh g<strong>in</strong>ger root, m<strong>in</strong>ced 1 /2 cup water chestnuts, sliced3 tablespoons sherry 1 green pepper, sliced th<strong>in</strong>3 tablespoons soy sauce 12 scallions, sliced lengthwise3 /4 teaspoon salt 1 /2 cup walnuts, cashews, or almonds1 /2 teaspoon sugar 1 /2 cup canned chicken broth1 /8 to 1 /4 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons cold waterBone the rabbit and slice the meat <strong>in</strong>to th<strong>in</strong> strips. Heat half <strong>of</strong> the oil <strong>in</strong> a large skillet. Add garlicand g<strong>in</strong>ger root; stir a few times. Add the rabbit meat and stir until it loses its p<strong>in</strong>kness, about 2 to 3m<strong>in</strong>utes. Comb<strong>in</strong>e sherry, soy sauce, salt, sugar, and cayenne and add to the meat; stir 1 m<strong>in</strong>ute moreto blend. Remove the rabbit and sherry mixture from the skillet. Heat the rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g oil <strong>in</strong> the skillet.Add the vegetables and nuts; stir to coat with oil, about 1 to 2 m<strong>in</strong>utes. Stir <strong>in</strong> the chicken broth andheat quickly. Then return the rabbit and sherry mixture to the pan and cook, covered, over mediumheat until done, about 2 to 3 m<strong>in</strong>utes. Meanwhile, blend the cornstarch and cold water to make apaste; add to the skillet and stir to thicken. Serve at once. Serves 4 to 6.17

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