Hare With Onions (Stifado) Recipe

Name: Hare With Onions (Stifado)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the oven; 1.5 kilo Hare cut in 10 pieces; 1.5 kilo dry onions (small 4-5 cm diameter); 1 cup Good red wine; 1/3 cup Wine vinegar; 1 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Sugar or wine syrup; Peel of half an orange; Salt; Marinade; 1 cup Good red wine; 3/4 cup Wine vinegar; 1 Cinammon stick; 6 Cloves; 2 Bay leaves; 10 Whole black peppers

Servings: persons

For the oven
1.5 kilo Hare cut in 10 pieces
1.5 kilo dry onions (small 4-5 cm diameter)
1 cup Good red wine
1/3 cup Wine vinegar
1 cup Water
1 teaspoon Sugar or wine syrup
Peel of half an orange
Salt
Marinade
1 cup Good red wine
3/4 cup Wine vinegar
1 Cinammon stick
6 Cloves
2 Bay leaves
10 Whole black peppers

1
Put the hare and marinade ingredients in a plastic bag, and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours, more is even better. Turn several times during that period.
2
The next day, drain the hare, but keep one cup of the marinade and the spices, to use in the cooking.
3
Heat in a deap frying pan, 3/4 of the oil and add the hare. Seal on both sides. Add salt and place in a baking tray with the frying oil.
4
In another frying pan add the rest of the oil and fry the onions. Lower the heat a bit and turn so the onions do not burn. Cook for 15 minutes, or until there is some colour round them.
5
Place the onions on top of the hare, add the spices, orange peel, the marinade, wine, and the water.
6
The onions should be on top. Sprinkle some salt and the sugar.
7
Cover the tray well with foil, but make a few openings with a scewer on top, so that some steam can evaporate.

109

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the oven, 1.5 kilo Hare cut in 10 pieces, 1.5 kilo dry onions (small 4-5 cm diameter), 1 cup Good red wine, and more.

Yes, Hare With Onions (Stifado) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hare With Onions (Stifado)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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