Australian Poached Rabbit With Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Australian Poached Rabbit With Bruschetta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Spanish onion, peeled and sliced; 2 stalk of celery, minced; 2 sm Carrots, minced; 2 sprg of thyme; 2 x Bay leaves; 12 x Black peppercorns; 1 x Rabbit; 2 x Cloves of garlic, quartered; 16 sm Fresh sage leaves; 2 1/2 c. Extra virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 x Crusty Italian ring loaf of bread (preferably day-old) Mesclun, to serve Lemon wedges (optional), to serve

Servings: persons

1 x Spanish onion, peeled and sliced
2 stalk of celery, minced
2 sm Carrots, minced
2 sprg of thyme
2 x Bay leaves
12 x Black peppercorns
1 x Rabbit
2 x Cloves of garlic, quartered
16 sm Fresh sage leaves
2 1/2 c. Extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
1 x Crusty Italian ring loaf of bread (preferably day-old) Mesclun, to serve Lemon wedges (optional), to serve

1
Bring 6 liters of salted water to the boil in a large saucepan.
2
Add in onion, celery, carrot, herbs and peppercorns and return to the boil.
3
Skim surface.
4
Add in rabbit and return to the boil.
5
Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour, or possibly till rabbit is tender.
6
Remove from heat and cold rabbit in cooking liquid.
7
Remove rabbit from liquid, strip meat from bones and place it in a single layer on a plate or possibly tray.
8
Season meat generously with salt and freshly grnd black pepper.
9
Return bones to cooking liquid and boil again to make stock to freeze for another purpose, if you like.
10
Transfer rabbit to a bowl.
11
Add in garlic, sage and oil just to cover.
12
Using your hands, mix ingredients to combine, then cover and chill for 48 hrs.
13
Cut bread into 1cm-thick slices and brush both sides with remaining oil combined with 1 tsp.
14
sea salt.
15
Place in a single layer on a rack on an oven tray and bake at 150C for 30 min, or possibly till pale golden brown.
16
Using a slotted spoon, remove rabbit from oil, and serve at room temperature with hot bruschetta, mesclun and lemon wedges, if you like.

1590

kcal

Calories

151

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Spanish onion, peeled and sliced, 2 stalk of celery, minced, 2 sm Carrots, minced, 2 sprg of thyme, and more.

Yes, Australian Poached Rabbit With Bruschetta Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!