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Braised Rabbit in Mustard Sauce @Masdaugustine

Baked Rabbit with Mustard Cream

Tender rabbit baked to perfection in a creamy and tangy mustard sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine French
Servings 6 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Rabbit jointed into 6 portions or 6 large chicken thighs
  • 2 large Shallots finely sliced
  • 2 tsp Plain Flour
  • 50 gr Butter
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 200 ml White Wine
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 500 ml Chicken stock
  • 100 ml Double Cream
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
  • Melt half the butter with the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat.
  • Season the rabbit portions with salt and black pepper and gentle sauté them until golden brown on all sides.
  • Transfer the rabbit to a large flame-proof casserole dish.
  • Wipe the frying pan clean with kitchen paper and add the remaining butter, return to a medium heat and gently sauté the sliced shallots until softened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the flour to the softened shallots and, stirring continuously, cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the wine and half the stock.
  • Return the pan to the heat and cook gently, stirring all the time until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the mustard, season with salt and black pepper and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and pour over the rabbit (in the casserole dish).
  • Add the remaining stock to the casserole and gently bring to the boil on the hob.
  • Add the thyme and bay leaf and place a piece of baking parchment on the surface of the casserole, then cover with its lid.
  • Transfer the dish to the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, or until tender – the meat will begin to fall off the bone when cooked.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and place on the hob.
  • Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the rabbit pieces and set aside.
  • Stir in the cream and gently simmer for 5 minutes, removing the sprigs of thyme and bay leaf.
  • Replace the rabbit pieces and adjust the seasoning to taste.

Notes

I serve this rabbit dish on a bed of crunchy savoy cabbage with fondant potatoes. However, mashed, roast or baked potatoes work equally well, and you could serve with any green vegetable.
Keyword Cream, Mustard, Rabbit
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