Homemade Roasted Rabbit

Whether you’re planning a cozy family dinner or celebrating a festive occasion, this roasted rabbit dish won't leave anyone indifferent. Made with simple ingredients that combine perfectly, it delivers an incredibly rich and comforting flavor that everyone will love.

No advanced cooking skills are required, making this recipe ideal for both beginners and experienced home cooks. The result is a juicy and flavorful pieces of rabbit, with a crisp and appetizing finish, perfect for any occasion. Once you try it, this roasted rabbit will quickly become a family favorite.

It pairs wonderfully with a variety of side dishes, from a simple Green peas rice and creamy Mashed potatoes to a light and delicious Pasta tossed with grape tomato. Regardless of how you serve it, this is the kind of meal that brings people together at the table.
If you enjoy rabbit dishes, check out this delicious Rabbit stew with spices, Roasted rabbit with ham, Rabbit in tomato sauce, or Rabbit stew with potatoes, peas and carrots.

HOW TO MAKE ROASTED RABBIT

Step 1: Place the rabbit on a baking dish and season with salt, peeled garlic, pepper, sweet red pepper paste, white wine, red wine, bay leaf and olive oil. Let marinate for about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 3: Bake the rabbit for about 1 hour or until it start to turn golden brown. From time to time, baste the rabbit with the sauce.

Step 4: Turn off the oven and serve with green peas rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple spaghetti with grape tomato.

TIPS FOR ROASTED RABBIT

1. If the rabbit starts to golden brown too much, reduce the oven temperature or cover with aluminum foil.

2. We usually roast the rabbit at 180ºC (350ºF) but, if you lower the temperature to 150ºC (300ºF), despite taking longer to roast, it has the advantage of enhancing the flavors much more and the meat gets more tender.

3. If you have leftovers or want to save for another occasion, store the rabbit in the refrigerator in an airtight container (to prevent the growth of microorganisms). It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days.

Homemade Roasted Rabbit

This roasted rabbit is wonderfully simple, yet full flavor. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it delivers a tasty and tender result that looks like it took hours of effort. Preparation couldn’t be easier - Simply season the rabbit with all the ingredients and let the oven do the work until it turns perfectly golden brown.

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Main dishes, Recipes
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Prep Time:10 m
Cook Time:45 m
Total Time:1:15 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 1.2 kg (2 2/3 pounds) rabbit cut into pieces
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) white wine
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) red wine
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon sweet red pepper paste
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the rabbit on a baking dish and season with salt, peeled garlic, pepper, sweet red pepper paste, white wine, red wine, bay leaf and olive oil. Let marinate for about 1 to 2 hours.
2. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
3. Bake the rabbit for about 1 hour or until it start to turn golden brown. From time to time, baste the rabbit with the sauce.
4. Turn off the oven and serve.
Homemade Roasted Rabbit
Nutrition facts
Serves 4
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 802
Total Fat 42 g(54%)
Saturated Fat 9.5 g(49%)
Cholesterol 246 mg(82%)
Sodium 184 mg(8%)
Total Carbohydrate 7.5 g(3%)
Protein 88 g