Cretan Rabbit Stew Recipe

Name: Cretan Rabbit Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 3-pound rabbit, cut into six large pieces (skinless chicken thighs may be substituted); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 pounds small white onions, peeled; 4 large cloves garlic, peeled; 15 whole black peppercorns; 10 whole allspice berries; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup dry red wine; ⅓ cup red-wine vinegar; 1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, quartered; 1 orange, cut into eight wedges; 3 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
1 3-pound rabbit, cut into six large pieces (skinless chicken thighs may be substituted)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds small white onions, peeled
4 large cloves garlic, peeled
15 whole black peppercorns
10 whole allspice berries
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry red wine
⅓ cup red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, quartered
1 orange, cut into eight wedges
3 tablespoons Italian parsley leaves

1
Heat half the oil in a skillet or wok, add the rabbit, and saute over high heat until browned.
2
Drain and place in a 5-to-6-quart heat-proof casserole.
3
Season the rabbit with salt and pepper.
4
Add the onions to the skillet, and saute over medium high heat until they start to brown.
5
Add the garlic, and continue to saute until the onions and garlic are well browned.
6
Add the skillet's contents to the casserole.
7
Scatter the peppercorns, allspice, bay leaves and cumin in the casserole.
8
Pour in the wine and the vinegar.
9
Place the tomatoes on top, then the orange wedges.
10
Pour remaining olive oil over the oranges.
11
Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer slowly about 45 minutes, until the rabbit and onions are tender.
12
Transfer to a serving platter, arranging the rabbit in the middle and surrounding it with onions.
13
Reheat the sauce in the casserole and check seasonings.
14
Add the parsley.
15
Cook for a few minutes to reduce the sauce slightly, remove bay leaves and spoon some of the sauce over the rabbit and onions.

676

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup olive oil, 1 3-pound rabbit, cut into six large pieces (skinless chicken thighs may be substituted), Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 2 pounds small white onions, peeled, and more.

Yes, Cretan 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.

Cretan Rabbit Stew

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