Rabbit with potatoes in the oven

4 servings

80 minutes

Rabbit with potatoes in the oven is a refined dish of European cuisine, combining the tenderness of meat and the aroma of roasted vegetables. Traditionally prepared in France and Italy, it values the softness of rabbit meat, especially after marination. The rabbit becomes juicy, infused with spices and creamy notes, while potatoes and caramelized onions add sweetness and depth of flavor. Carrots provide a light freshness, and roasting at high temperatures preserves the richness and texture of the ingredients. This dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings due to its harmonious flavor balance and appetizing appearance.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 573
• Proteins: 36.3g
• Fats: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 37.3g

Ingredients

• Rabbit: 600 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Carrot: 4 pc
• Potato: 6 pc
• Butter: 50 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Vinegar 5%: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Take the rabbit carcass and cut it into portioned pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rabbit: 600 g

2. Sprinkle the rabbit with black pepper and salt. Add vinegar and a little vegetable oil. Let it marinate for 40-60 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Vinegar 5%:  to taste
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

3. While the rabbit is marinating, take the onion, peel it, and cut it into quarter rings.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

4. Fry the onion until lightly browned, add a little water to start cooking and softening the onion, wait for the water to evaporate, then fry the onion again. Repeat this four to five times for even caramelization until the onion turns a nice brown color.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head

5. Put the prepared onion in a separate bowl.

6. Wash, peel, and cut the carrot into fairly large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 4 pieces

7. Place in the pan and sauté a little. No need to cook until done.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 4 pieces

8. Put the carrot in the bowl with the onion.

9. Wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into large pieces. Place in a greased baking dish. Add butter to the potatoes, and season with salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 6 pieces
   • Butter: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

10. Take marinated rabbit pieces and fry on high heat on both sides to seal the meat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Rabbit: 600 g

11. After frying, place the rabbit next to the potatoes.

12. Place the carrot and onion on top, season with salt and pepper. Add a little water to prevent the rabbit from drying out.

    Required ingredients:

    • Carrot: 4 pieces
    • Onion: 1 head
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste
    • Salt:  to taste

13. Send the rabbit with potatoes to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 50–60 minutes.

14. The rabbit is ready!