Herb Roasted Rabbit and Potatoes

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   Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).

2. 2

   Place the potatoes and garlic cloves in a large shallow roasting pan.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, and toss to coat.

4. 4

   Bake for 30 minutes.

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   While the potatoes and garlic are roasting, combine the bacon low heat.

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   Cook just until the bacon begins to wilt.

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   Then remove the bacon with a slotted spoon, and set it aside.

8. 8

   Saute the rabbit, in batches if necessary, in the skillet.

9. 9

   Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings.

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    Remove the roasting pan from the oven, and reduce the heat.

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    Add the rabbit, rosemary, pepper, coarse salt, reserved pan with the potatoes and garlic.

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    Toss thoroughly, and return the pan to the oven.

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    Bake for 20 minutes.

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    Sprinkle the reserved bacon over the top, and bake until the minutes.

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    Arrange the mixture on a warmed platter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.