Rabbit Is Good For You: Here Are The 9 Best Ways To Cook It
Rabbit Is Good for You: Here Are the 9 Best Ways to Cook It
Rabbit is considered a healthier meat because is almost cholesterol-free and lower in sodium than most meats, but, unlike the animals who yield other, more commonly eaten proteins, have one big downfall: They're cute. If you're able to look past a rabbit's obvious visual appeal, though, you'll see that these eco-friendly animals can act as a nutritious food source.
Braised Rabbit
A delicious braised rabbit recipe that's perfect for a special occasion.
Click here for the Braised Rabbit With Broccoli Rabe, Pearl Onions, and Cauliflower Mousse recipe.
Country Rabbit and Grits
This recipe uses bacon lardons, onion, garlic, peppers, crushed tomatoes, and ginger to make a crispy confit rabbit and rice grits, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh dill and mint.
Click here for the Country Rabbit and Broken Rice Grits recipe.
Faire’s Rabbit Stew
Chef Steve Zanini of Faire Steak and Seafood in Raleigh suggests using duck fat for this rabbit stew recipe. "Duck fat has better health qualities than chicken fat does. Plus the taste [of] duck fat is marvelous!"
Ground Rabbit Stew
"Ground rabbit is delicious, but not always easy to find. Have your butcher order a rabbit and grind it for you for this recipe. Rabbit is low-fat and I prefer using it ground, as it does not dry out," says Melanie Underwood, Chef Instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC.
Lapin au Vin
This rustic rabbit stew is prepared in the style of that famous French classic, coq au vin. The braised vegetables become incredibly rich during the cooking process thanks to the bacon, bacon fat, rabbit juices, and white wine. In an unusual twist, the rabbit meat actually lightens the rich vegetables, rather than the other way around.
Nonna’s Rabbit
With red bell pepper, olives, parsley, a bit of white wine, heart-healthy olive oil, and rabbit, there isn't one unhealthy ingredient in Nonna's Rabbit recipe.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Rabbit Loins
The crisped prosciutto wrapper gives this dish big pork flavor while protecting the rabbit meat so it stays tender and juicy. The sweet prunes and savory ramps on the inside are a delightful surprise.
Rabbit and Dumplin’s
Sure, this dumpling recipe uses butter and some self-rising flour, so if that's not healthy enough for you, try subbing in coconut oil and whole wheat flour. Still, we say splurging on this recipe is a decision that your taste buds certainly won't regret.
Spring Rabbit Guinness Stew
This stew recipe uses ramps, a vegetable only found during spring. It also incorporates Guinness, rendering it a hearty stew that can be enjoyed on a cool spring evening.