Thursday, June 12, 2008

Rabbit HotPot

Rabbit HotPot
serves 4

Ingredients
900g/2lb rabbit, jointed
2 onions, sliced
2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
12 prunes, pitted
4 bay leaves
450ml/3/4pt dry cider
450ml/3/4pt chicken stock
4 tablespoons plain flour, seasoned
with salt and freshly ground
black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
15g/1/2oz butter
450g/1lb parsnips, cut into chunks
400g/14oz canned cooked kidney
beans, drained

• Put the rabbit joints, onions, mustard, prunes and bay leaves into a bowl, cover with the cider and stock. Mix, cover tightly, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.
• Remove the rabbit joints and prunes from the marinade; reserve. Pat the rabbit dry with kitchen paper, and dredge in the seasoned flour.
• Heat the oil and butter in a large flameproof casserole dish, add the joints and fry until browned. Sprinkle with any remaining flour. Add the reserved marinade and the parsnips, and bring to the boil.
• Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 40 minutes. Add the prunes and kidney beans, and bake for 20–30 minutes until tender. Serve hot

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