Rabbit with Sweet Sausages Recipe

Name: Rabbit with Sweet Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound italian sausage; 1 each rabbit cut in 8 pieces; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 medium onions chopped; 2 each sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced; 1 can italian plum (roma) tomatoes undrained; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup white wine dry; 1 tablespoon basil fresh, minced, or 1 ts dried basil; 1 tablespoon oregano fresh, minced, or 1 ts dried oregano; 1 x orange juice from half an orange; 1 x orange zest from 1 orange; 1/2 teaspoon salt optional

Servings: persons

1 pound italian sausage
1 each rabbit cut in 8 pieces
3 cloves garlic minced
1 medium onions chopped
2 each sweet red bell peppers thinly sliced
1 can italian plum (roma) tomatoes undrained
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup white wine dry
1 tablespoon basil fresh, minced, or 1 ts dried basil
1 tablespoon oregano fresh, minced, or 1 ts dried oregano
1 x orange juice from half an orange
1 x orange zest from 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon salt optional

1
Pierce the sausages to release fat.
2
Simmer in a large covered dry skillet over moderate heat for 10 minutes.
3
Remove the lid and saute sausages until well browned.
4
Remove sausages to cool and slice in 1-inch pieces.
5
In the browning fat from the sausages, saute the rabbit until golden.
6
Set aside.
7
Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat.
8
Add the garlic, onions, and peppers to the skillet.
9
Saute over a moderately low flame until the vegetables are tender.
10
Return the sausage slices to the skillet and add the tomatoes, dried pepper, tomato paste, wine, basil, oregano, orange juice, zest, and salt.
11
Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
12
Return the rabbit to the sauce and simmer covered for 20 to 30 minutes.
13
The rabbit is done when the thickest part of the leg is pierced with a fork and the juices run clear.
14
Serve with buttered pasta or rice.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound italian sausage, 1 each rabbit cut in 8 pieces, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 medium onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Rabbit with Sweet Sausages 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.

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Rabbit with Sweet Sausages

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