Rabbit with mustard & bacon

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Rabbit with mustard & bacon
100 min.
4
834kcal

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If you're looking for a savory and satisfying dish, this Rabbit with Mustard & Bacon recipe is a must-try! Packed with flavor and cooked to perfection, it's an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender rabbit legs, infused with a delightful herb-butter mixture, and the crispy pancetta wrapping creates a dish that's as visually appealing as it is mouthwatering.

The creamy Dijon and grain mustard sauce adds a tangy twist that complements the richness of the meat, while the lemon juice brings a refreshing brightness to every bite. Served alongside steamed new potatoes, this meal is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a comforting, well-rounded dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, the straightforward steps make it easy to achieve restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen.

This gluten-free recipe ensures that everyone can indulge in its deliciousness, without worrying about dietary restrictions. With a balance of protein, healthy fats, and a minimal amount of carbs, it’s a perfect choice for a hearty yet light meal. So, roll up your sleeves, fire up the oven, and treat yourself and your loved ones to this extraordinary, flavorful delight!

Ingredients

  • 50 butter softened
  • small handful parsley chopped
  • small garlic clove crushed
  • 0.5  lemon zest grated
  •  dressed rabbit (see tips below)
  • 10 slices pancetta 
  • tbsp crème fraîche 
  • tbsp dijon mustard 
  • tbsp coarse mustard 
  • servings juice of lemon 
  • servings baby potatoes steamed peeled

Equipment

  • oven
  • knife

Directions

  1. Mash the butter with the herbs, garlic and lemon zest, then chill. This can be done up to a day in advance. Use a small sturdy knife to scrape the meat away from the thigh bone part of the rabbit leg. Try and create a pocket around the bone rather than cutting into the actual meat. When you get to the joint, cut or snap the bone away.
  2. Halve the butter, roll into two logs, then stuff into the cavity of each rabbit leg. Wrap the slices of pancetta around each leg so that they join underneath. The rabbit can be prepared up to a day ahead and kept in the fridge.
  3. Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas
  4. Place the rabbit on a shallow roasting tray and roast for 20-30 mins (see tip below), then leave to rest for 5 mins. While the rabbit is cooking, make the sauce.
  5. Heat the crme frache with both mustards and simmer for 2-3 mins until thickened slightly. Season to taste, then add a squeeze of lemon juice and set aside.
  6. To serve, spoon some sauce onto each plate and carve the rabbit into thick slices. Arrange the rabbit on top of the sauce with some steamed new potatoes on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories834kcal
Protein56.56%
Fat42%
Carbs1.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.94
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
25.2943478123%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:833.87kcal
41.69%
Fat:37.68g
57.97%
Saturated Fat:15.47g
96.66%
Carbohydrates:2.91g
0.97%
Net Carbohydrates:2.39g
0.87%
Sugar:0.85g
0.95%
Cholesterol:460.29mg
153.43%
Sodium:648.31mg
28.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:114.17g
228.35%
Vitamin B3:34.01mg
170.04%
Phosphorus:1201.93mg
120.19%
Iron:16.37mg
90.96%
Selenium:57.17µg
81.68%
Potassium:2014.21mg
57.55%
Magnesium:155.88mg
38.97%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.04%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.03%
Vitamin K:17.55µg
16.72%
Vitamin C:8.64mg
10.48%
Vitamin A:472.32IU
9.45%
Calcium:83.33mg
8.33%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.18%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.59%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.56%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.56%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.94%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.68%
Fiber:0.52g
2.07%
Folate:6.24µg
1.56%
Copper:0.03mg
1.49%