Pecan Crusted Rabbit Recipe

Name: Pecan Crusted Rabbit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 cup pecan pieces; Essence, recipe follows; 1/4 cup Creole mustard or whole grain mustard; 4 rabbit tenderloins, about 3 ounces each; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers; 2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 2 bay leaves; 2 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes; 3 cups chicken stock; Pinch of cayenne; Salt and black pepper; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed; 2 cups Southern Cooked Greens; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

Servings: persons

1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup pecan pieces
Essence, recipe follows
1/4 cup Creole mustard or whole grain mustard
4 rabbit tenderloins, about 3 ounces each
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced seeded jalapeno peppers
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
Pinch of cayenne
Salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 cups Southern Cooked Greens
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.", "In a food processor, pulse the bread crumbs, pecan pieces and Essence together.", "Pulse for 1 minute.", "Season the tenderloins with salt and pepper.", "Rub each tenderloin with the mustard, covering the tenderloin completely.", "Dredge the tenderloin in the pecan crust mixture.", "In a saute pan, heat the vegetable oil.", "When the oil is hot, pan-fry the tenderloin for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.", "Place the rabbit in the oven and roast for 2 minutes.", "In a saucepan, heat the olive oil.", "Add the onions, green onions, celery, bell peppers, jalapenos, and garlic.", "Saute for 2 minutes.", "Add the herbs and continue sauteing for 1 minute.", "Stir in the tomatoes and stock.", "Season with cayenne, salt and pepper.", "Simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes.", "With a hand-held blender, puree the sauce until smooth.", "Whisk in the cold butter, a few cubes at a time until all the butter is incorporated into the sauce.", "Reseason with salt and pepper.", "To assemble, mound the greens in the center of the plate.", "Arrange the tenderloin on top of the greens.", "Spoon the sauce over the top", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 cup pecan pieces, Essence, recipe follows, 1/4 cup Creole mustard or whole grain mustard, and more.

Yes, Pecan Crusted Rabbit 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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Pecan Crusted Rabbit

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