Arkansas Swamp Rabbit Stew Recipe

Name: Arkansas Swamp Rabbit Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large Arkansas swamp rabbit; 2 qt. water; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 leeks, washed well; 1/2 tsp. thyme (dried); 3 potatoes, peeled and cut; 1 turnip, peeled and cubed; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 Tbsp. parsley (fresh), mince

Servings: persons

1 large Arkansas swamp rabbit
2 qt. water
1 Tbsp. salt
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 leeks, washed well
1/2 tsp. thyme (dried)
3 potatoes, peeled and cut
1 turnip, peeled and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp. parsley (fresh), mince

1
Put rabbit pieces in a large Dutch oven and cover with the water.
2
Add salt and bring to a boil.
3
Skim off any scum that rises to top.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 hours.
5
Add onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and any leaves off celery and green parts of leeks. Simmer for 1 hour longer.
6
Remove rabbit pieces from water and set aside.
7
Remove bay leaf, leek greens and celery leaves and discard. Add potatoes, slice white parts of leek and add them.
8
Put turnips, carrots and celery in pot.
9
Remove rabbit meat from bones and return to pot.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
12
Add chopped parsley.

102

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large Arkansas swamp rabbit, 2 qt. water, 1 Tbsp. salt, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arkansas Swamp Rabbit Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Arkansas Swamp Rabbit Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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