Slow-cooked rabbit stew

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
26%
Slow-cooked rabbit stew
155 min.
4
914kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting, hearty dish that's both flavorful and satisfying, this slow-cooked rabbit stew is the perfect choice. This rich, savory recipe combines tender rabbit with the deep, sweet flavors of prunes soaked in brandy and brown sugar. The combination of smoked bacon, carrots, onions, and celery creates a beautifully aromatic base, while the addition of red wine and chicken stock elevates the sauce into something truly special. After slow-cooking in the oven for a couple of hours, the rabbit becomes incredibly tender, falling off the bone and soaking up all the delicious flavors from the stew. It’s an ideal dish for a cozy dinner or a special weekend lunch.

Not only does this recipe deliver on flavor, but it’s also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. The addition of wild rice on the side makes for the perfect accompaniment, soaking up all the delicious sauce and adding an earthy texture. Whether you're an experienced cook or just trying something new, this slow-cooked rabbit stew is bound to impress and satisfy your taste buds. Plus, it’s packed with protein and full of rich, balanced flavors that will leave everyone at the table wanting more.

Ingredients

  • 140 prune- cut to pieces 
  • 50 ml brandy 
  • 50 brown sugar soft
  •  dressed rabbit 
  • tbsp vegetable oil 
  •  bacon smoked sliced into thin strips
  •  carrots chopped
  •  onion chopped
  •  celery stalks chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  thyme sprigs 
  •  bay leaves 
  • 150 ml red wine canned
  • 250 ml chicken stock see 
  • servings rice wild chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas
  2. Put the prunes in a bowl with the brandy and brown sugar, stir, then set aside to soak.
  3. Dust the rabbit in the flour.
  4. Heat the oil in a large flameproof dish and brown the rabbit all over until golden you may have to do this in batches. Set the rabbit aside.
  5. Add the bacon, vegetables, garlic and herbs to the dish and fry for 5 mins until starting to colour.
  6. Pour in the red wine and scrape all the goodness off the bottom of the dish.
  7. Add the chicken stock and put the rabbit back in the dish with the boozy prunes, then cover and cook for 2 hrs, stirring occasionally, until the rabbit is totally tender.
  8. Serve scattered with parsley and wild rice on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Calories914kcal
Protein54.43%
Fat24.21%
Carbs21.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.25
Glycemic Load
8.03
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.64826079296%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.32mg
Petunidin
0.75mg
Delphinidin
0.78mg
Malvidin
5.26mg
Peonidin
0.48mg
Catechin
2.72mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
1.44mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.67mg
Apigenin
0.12mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Isorhamnetin
1.39mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.2mg
Quercetin
6.69mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:913.95kcal
45.7%
Fat:22.57g
34.72%
Saturated Fat:6.42g
40.15%
Carbohydrates:44.81g
14.94%
Net Carbohydrates:40.86g
14.86%
Sugar:29.34g
32.61%
Cholesterol:417.79mg
139.26%
Sodium:479.72mg
20.86%
Alcohol:8.27g
100%
Alcohol %:1.41%
100%
Protein:114.18g
228.37%
Vitamin B3:35.29mg
176.46%
Phosphorus:1226.77mg
122.68%
Vitamin A:5412.35IU
108.25%
Iron:17.07mg
94.82%
Selenium:52.48µg
74.97%
Potassium:2460.92mg
70.31%
Magnesium:177.45mg
44.36%
Vitamin K:32.09µg
30.56%
Vitamin B2:0.47mg
27.92%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.26%
Fiber:3.94g
15.78%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.11%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.55%
Calcium:112.26mg
11.23%
Copper:0.18mg
9.24%
Vitamin C:5.28mg
6.4%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.88%
Zinc:0.65mg
4.34%
Folate:17.19µg
4.3%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.06%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.38%