Braised Rabbit with Olives Recipe

Name: Braised Rabbit with Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2 1/2-pound rabbit, cut into 8 pieces; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pound white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 bell peppers, sliced; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 1/4 cups sliced pitted brine-cured Sicilian green olives; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup drained capers; 3 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup (or more) water; Fresh Italian parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

1 2 1/2-pound rabbit, cut into 8 pieces
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 pound white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 bell peppers, sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 1/4 cups sliced pitted brine-cured Sicilian green olives
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1/3 cup drained capers
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup (or more) water
Fresh Italian parsley sprigs

1
Rinse rabbit and pat dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 4 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
3
Working in batches, add rabbit to pot and brown, turning often, about 8 minutes per batch.
4
Transfer rabbit to bowl.
5
Reduce heat to medium.
6
Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pot.
7
Add onion; saute 5 minutes.
8
Mix in potatoes, bell peppers, tomatoes, olives, celery, capers, garlic, and thyme; cook 5 minutes.
9
Mix in vinegar and 1/4 cup water.
10
Add rabbit.
11
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
12
Spoon some of vegetable mixture over rabbit.
13
Cover and simmer until rabbit is tender, stirring occasionally and adding more water by 1/4 cupfuls if mixture is dry, about 30 minutes.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Spoon vegetables into large dish.
16
Top with rabbit.
17
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

527

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2 1/2-pound rabbit, cut into 8 pieces, 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large red onion, thinly sliced, 1 pound white-skinned potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes, and more.

Yes, Braised Rabbit with Olives falls under the General 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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Braised Rabbit with Olives

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