Rabbit in Black Olive Sauce Recipe

Name: Rabbit in Black Olive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 rabbit (about 2 3/4 pounds), cut into 8 or 10 pieces, well rinsed and patted dry; 1 cup homemade beef stock or canned broth; 1/2 cup Gaeta or other small black Italian olives, pitted; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Servings: persons

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 rabbit (about 2 3/4 pounds), cut into 8 or 10 pieces, well rinsed and patted dry
1 cup homemade beef stock or canned broth
1/2 cup Gaeta or other small black Italian olives, pitted
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste

1
Combine the garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large bowl.
2
Stir well, then add the rabbit pieces and turn to coat them well.
3
Cover loosely, and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
4
Combine the beef stock and pitted olives in a food processor or blender, and puree until smooth.
5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, stir in the vinegar and tomato paste, and set aside.
6
Preheat the oven to 350F.
7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large ovenproof skillet.
8
Saute the rabbit over medium heat, turning it once or twice, until golden, 10 minutes.
9
Pour the olive sauce over the rabbit, and heat it to a simmer.
10
Then transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 1 hour, turning and basting the rabbit pieces every 10 minutes.
11
Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 3/4 teaspoon dried, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Rabbit in Black Olive Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Rabbit in Black Olive Sauce

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