Wild rabbit?

MagicalLeopleurodon

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

TrailRunner61

Yummy! Sorry I don't have a recipe that I have used myself, but maybe put it in the crockpot with soup and veggies. Sometimes we do that with waterfowl.
I never had wild game while growing up, but I married a hunter and have at times, fried squirrel, pheasant, chicken, rabbit and quail in the same pan. Delicious!

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sunsnstatheart

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

I didn't know people eat squirrel.

In some parts of the country people hunt to put meat on the table. It's a way of life for many.

jofjltncb6

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

I didn't know people eat squirrel.

In some parts of the country people hunt to put meat on the table. It's a way of life for many.

Indeed. (My dad had to eat so much rabbit out of necessity as a kid (that he was also responsible for taking) that he doesn't like to eat it as an adult.) We ate plenty of squirrel, quail, dove, pheasant, chukkar, and occasionally some deer (although small game was more our thing). We also ate a lot of fish we caught too. Good times. Wish we did more of that now.

BeachGingerOnTheRocks

Rabbit stew with mushrooms.

Make it like cacciatore in the crock pot.

Or you can make it with root vegetables (carrots, potatoes, parsnips, celery, etc.) like you would a beef stew. put the whole thing in the crock pot with the ingredients and let it go.

There are hundreds of recipes online.

victorialkay

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

I didn't know people eat squirrel.

In some parts of the country people hunt to put meat on the table. It's a way of life for many.

Indeed. (My dad had to eat so much rabbit out of necessity as a kid (that he was also responsible for taking) that he doesn't like to eat it as an adult.) We ate plenty of squirrel, quail, dove, pheasant, chukkar, and occasionally some deer (although small game was more our thing). We also ate a lot of fish we caught too. Good times. Wish we did more of that now.

What's a chukkar? lol!!

Lesa_Sass

I would soak it in a salt water brine. Braise it then stick in a slow oven then serve it with a balsamic reduction and roasted carrots. (balsamic vinegar that has been boiled down to a syrup) You can also baste it with a hardy woody merlot while cooking if you like.

jofjltncb6

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

I didn't know people eat squirrel.

In some parts of the country people hunt to put meat on the table. It's a way of life for many.

Indeed. (My dad had to eat so much rabbit out of necessity as a kid (that he was also responsible for taking) that he doesn't like to eat it as an adult.) We ate plenty of squirrel, quail, dove, pheasant, chukkar, and occasionally some deer (although small game was more our thing). We also ate a lot of fish we caught too. Good times. Wish we did more of that now.

What's a chukkar? lol!!

It's like a giant quail or a tiny pheasant. (And it might just be spelled with one 'k'...or could even be an 'e' instead of an 'a'.)

MagicalLeopleurodon

Thanks everyone!

Yes, we eat squirrel-its actually really high in protein. My great grandparents had it out of necessity, so my papaw learned in order to tohelp feed the family. Then he had kids and taught his daughters and son, then carried it over to my dad and uncle. My dad taught me, and im teaching my husband. it quit being a necessity by the time my papaw got married, but now its become a thing to pass on. Kinda like produce from your garden always tastes better, its good to earn the meat you feed your family.

xXxHBICxXx

You killed the Easter bunny?! Jk jk I ate rabbit once ... it was pretty good

Briko3

Thanks everyone!

Yes, we eat squirrel-its actually really high in protein. My great grandparents had it out of necessity, so my papaw learned in order to tohelp feed the family. Then he had kids and taught his daughters and son, then carried it over to my dad and uncle. My dad taught me, and im teaching my husband. it quit being a necessity by the time my papaw got married, but now its become a thing to pass on. Kinda like produce from your garden always tastes better, its good to earn the meat you feed your family.

So what's the best way to serve squirrel? Any good recipes?

MagicalLeopleurodon

Thanks everyone!

Yes, we eat squirrel-its actually really high in protein. My great grandparents had it out of necessity, so my papaw learned in order to tohelp feed the family. Then he had kids and taught his daughters and son, then carried it over to my dad and uncle. My dad taught me, and im teaching my husband. it quit being a necessity by the time my papaw got married, but now its become a thing to pass on. Kinda like produce from your garden always tastes better, its good to earn the meat you feed your family.

So what's the best way to serve squirrel? Any good recipes?

young squirrel is best fried-served over rice with gravy.
older, tougher squirrel is best stewed or cooked in a roux type sauce

Lesa_Sass

Thanks everyone!

Yes, we eat squirrel-its actually really high in protein. My great grandparents had it out of necessity, so my papaw learned in order to tohelp feed the family. Then he had kids and taught his daughters and son, then carried it over to my dad and uncle. My dad taught me, and im teaching my husband. it quit being a necessity by the time my papaw got married, but now its become a thing to pass on. Kinda like produce from your garden always tastes better, its good to earn the meat you feed your family.

I had a pawpaw too .

My mawmaw used to make squirrel gravy and biscuits for breakfast when I was little, it was my most favorite thing in the world.

victorialkay

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

I didn't know people eat squirrel.

In some parts of the country people hunt to put meat on the table. It's a way of life for many.

Indeed. (My dad had to eat so much rabbit out of necessity as a kid (that he was also responsible for taking) that he doesn't like to eat it as an adult.) We ate plenty of squirrel, quail, dove, pheasant, chukkar, and occasionally some deer (although small game was more our thing). We also ate a lot of fish we caught too. Good times. Wish we did more of that now.

What's a chukkar? lol!!

It's like a giant quail or a tiny pheasant. (And it might just be spelled with one 'k'...or could even be an 'e' instead of an 'a'.)

Why thank you!! Lol!!

jofjltncb6

My bunny is my pet...

I thought we were talking about food, not pets.

We too have pet bunnies, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, horses, etc. The difference is, we name them and treat them as part of our family. Our food, however, we raise (or hunt) and eat. Two very different things.

You might want to find a thread somewhere other than "recipes" to share pet pics.

:flowerforyou:

alychil820

My bunny is my pet...

I thought we were talking about food, not pets.

We too have pet bunnies, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, horses, etc. The difference is, we name them and treat them as part of our family. Our food, however, we raise (or hunt) and eat. Two very different things.

You might want to find a thread somewhere other than "recipes" to share pet pics.

:flowerforyou:

Nobody would want to eat that guy. He's 99% fat and wouldn't taste very good. When he was young, I'd be more worried, but now he's a last resort meal.

MagicalLeopleurodon

My bunny is my pet...

how sweet! There is quite a difference in domestically raised bunnies and wild hare-i would rather hunt wild than buy from a store for meat (more sporting that way). I doubt rabbit would be an option for dinner if it was raised.

jofjltncb6

My bunny is my pet...

I thought we were talking about food, not pets.

We too have pet bunnies, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, horses, etc. The difference is, we name them and treat them as part of our family. Our food, however, we raise (or hunt) and eat. Two very different things.

You might want to find a thread somewhere other than "recipes" to share pet pics.

:flowerforyou:

Nobody would want to eat that guy. He's 99% fat and wouldn't taste very good. When he was young, I'd be more worried, but now he's a last resort meal.

He does look a little squishy.

sunsnstatheart

My bunny is my pet...

I thought we were talking about food, not pets.

We too have pet bunnies, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, horses, etc. The difference is, we name them and treat them as part of our family. Our food, however, we raise (or hunt) and eat. Two very different things.

You might want to find a thread somewhere other than "recipes" to share pet pics.

:flowerforyou:

Nobody would want to eat that guy. He's 99% fat and wouldn't taste very good. When he was young, I'd be more worried, but now he's a last resort meal.

Better the rabbit than your neighbor after the zombie apocalypse though, I suppose! :bigsmile:

acpgee

The classic rabbit dish is fricassee. Brown the rabbit pieces in olive oil, add a chopped onion. Then pour in red wine (or a combination of water and vinegar) and gently braise the meat until done, about one hour. About a half hour before it finishes cooking, you can toss in some vegetables such as carrots and mushrooms. Season to taste.

The important thing with an older animal is to cook in an acidulated liquid to help tenderize the meat.

SheilaG1963

My husband shot his very first game last night-a 12lb rabbit.
After we cleaned it, it is still a pretty hefty 8lbs. I come from a hunting family, but was never old enough to cook with my grandma after my dad and papaw went hunting.

We also ate more squirrel than rabbit.

So, what i'm asking is:
Does anyone have a yummy braised rabbit recipe? Id just fry this one, but it's a little big and probably older to be tender enough.

Not braised, but they cook up really tender in a cooking bag. Roll him in flour, add some root veggies and bake away!

SheilaG1963

My bunny is my pet...

how sweet! There is quite a difference in domestically raised bunnies and wild hare-i would rather hunt wild than buy from a store for meat (more sporting that way). I doubt rabbit would be an option for dinner if it was raised.

Actually, tame rabbit is very good. Just a little more fat, but a sweeter taste than wild!

SheilaG1963

Thanks everyone!

Yes, we eat squirrel-its actually really high in protein. My great grandparents had it out of necessity, so my papaw learned in order to tohelp feed the family. Then he had kids and taught his daughters and son, then carried it over to my dad and uncle. My dad taught me, and im teaching my husband. it quit being a necessity by the time my papaw got married, but now its become a thing to pass on. Kinda like produce from your garden always tastes better, its good to earn the meat you feed your family.

So what's the best way to serve squirrel? Any good recipes?

Make squirrel and dumplings, like you would do with an old, tough rooster!

Corjogo

Thanks everyone!

Yes, we eat squirrel-its actually really high in protein. My great grandparents had it out of necessity, so my papaw learned in order to tohelp feed the family. Then he had kids and taught his daughters and son, then carried it over to my dad and uncle. My dad taught me, and im teaching my husband. it quit being a necessity by the time my papaw got married, but now its become a thing to pass on. Kinda like produce from your garden always tastes better, its good to earn the meat you feed your family.

We ate squirrel, woodchuck, venison, rabbit, fish, turtle, eel - whatever we could glean from the land. Check for "smothered rabbit recipes" on the web.

Melo1966

Brown like a roast and then slow cook in a crockpot or oven with a lid add a little water, seasonings and veggies, Yum.

sportzmom23

I make hasenpfeffer when we have rabbits. Refrigerate a few days in a Marinade made of 1cup Water, 1 cup vinegar, a diced onion, 10 whole cloves, 3 bay leaves, 2 tsp salt, 2/3 tsp pepper. Remove meat com marinade when ready to cook, do not discard marinade, dry meat, roll on mix of flour, salt and pepper, then brown. Strain marinade, add 1/4 cup to 1 cup of water, simmer on hour. Before serving, add 1 cup sour cram, heat but do not boil. Can use wine instead of vinegar, 2 cups white wine, add onion powder, garlic, salt and pepper.

Even my pickiest daughter eats it, but then again, when she shot the rabbit, she has to try it!

acpgee

I used to make rabbit quite regularly when I lived in Amsterdam. Now that I live in London, I don't see it much in the supermarkets anymore. Guess people are more squeamish about eating cuddly animals in the UK.

Some classic variations of the fricassee recipe (braised in wine, cider or vinegar) are the following. Make a single addition, not all four simultaneously.

Add

1. Black Olives
2. Juniper Berries
3. Dried fruit
4. Browned bacon