Coelho à Caçador (Portuguese Rabbit Stew)

We all love comforting food recipes, especially on rainy winter days. This is one of those recipes that's perfect for any family dinner! You can serve this Coelho à Caçador (Portuguese rabbit recipe) with a variety of Sides, such as Roasted potatoes, Green peas rice or Mashed potatoes.

This Portuguese rabbit stew is a very popular dish in our country! It's a classic recipe, very tasty and simple to make, that practically cooks itself. The first step is season the rabbit with delicious spices and marinate for about 1 to 2 hours. The second and final step is to sauté olive oil and onion and cook the rabbit over low heat for 1 hour. Turn off the heat and serve.

This Coelho à Caçador leaves an amazing smell throughout the house that's impossible to describe, you have to make it! We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we enjoyed making and eating it!

For more rabbit recipes, check out this Rabbit stew with spices, this Baked rabbit with apple and lemon or this Rabbit in tomato sauce recipe.

HOW TO MAKE COELHO À CAÇADOR (PORTUGUESE RABBIT STEW)

Step 1: Season the rabbit with salt, white wine, red wine, chopped garlic, bay leaf cut into small pieces, pepper and chopped coriander. Let marinate for about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2: In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and the sliced onions. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Add the rabbit and the marinade, stir and cook over low heat for about one hour.

Step 4: Turn off the heat and serve this Portuguese rabbit stew with oven roasted potatoes, green peas rice or mashed potatoes.

RECIPE TIPS FOR COELHO À CAÇADOR

1. If you have any leftovers, store the Portuguese rabbit stew in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

2. For tender, juicy rabbit cook the stew over low heat.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I store this Portuguese rabbit recipe in the refrigerator?
Yes, you can! Place the rabbit in an airtight container and let cool down to room temperature before refrigerating it. This helps prevent a significant temperature increase in the fridge, which can affect other perishable items. These procedure prevents the growth of microorganisms.

Can I add aromatic vegetables to this recipe?
Yes, you can! You can cook the rabbit with bell pepper or carrots to add extra flavor and color to this recipe.

Coelho à Caçador (Portuguese Rabbit Stew)

This tender and juicy Coelho à Caçador (Portuguese Rabbit Stew) is a savory mixture of simple and delicious seasonings with typical Portuguese ingredients!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Traditional Portuguese recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:5 m
Cook Time:60 m
Total Time:2:05 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 1.2 kg (2 2/3 pounds) rabbit cut into pieces (wild rabbit)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) red wine
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 2 medium onions
• Coriander (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Season the rabbit with salt, white wine, red wine, chopped garlic, bay leaf cut into small pieces, pepper and chopped coriander. Let marinate for about 1 to 2 hours.
2. In a large saucepan, add the olive oil and the sliced onions. Sauté over low heat until the onion start to turn slightly golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the rabbit and the marinade, stir and cook over low heat for about one hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Turn off the heat and serve.
Coelho à Caçador (Portuguese Rabbit Stew)
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 766
Total Fat 36 g(46%)
Saturated Fat 9 g(44%)
Cholesterol 246 mg(82%)
Sodium 185 mg(8%)
Total Carbohydrate 7.5 g(3%)
Protein 88 g