Rabbit according to an old Sicilian recipe
4 servings
80 minutes
Rabbit by the old Sicilian recipe is a refined dish born from the traditions of southern Italy. Sicily, rich in history, has absorbed the culinary heritage of various peoples, creating unique flavor combinations. In this recipe, tender rabbit meat acquires an exquisite aroma thanks to white wine, while the broth and vegetables make it juicy and rich. A key addition is sweet-tart pears that absorb the broth's aroma at the end of cooking, creating an unmatched balance of flavors. Olives add a Mediterranean note, highlighting the depth of taste. The dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner when you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of true Italian gastronomy. It is served with white wine and fresh bread to emphasize its harmony.
1
Wash the rabbit cleaned of entrails and cut it into pieces. Dredge the pieces in flour and fry them in a high-sided pan with olive oil (about 3 tablespoons) until all pieces are evenly browned (on high heat, about 7-8 minutes). Then add a glass of white wine and let it evaporate.
- Rabbit: 1.6 kg
- Wheat flour: to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Dry white wine: 1 glass
2
In a separate pan, sauté finely chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Add the sauté to the rabbit, mix evenly, add broth (so the rabbit is almost submerged in liquid), reduce heat, and simmer covered until done (about 45 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste. The main thing: do not let the rabbit dry out. Check that the heat is low and there is always liquid in the pan. If it gets too low, you can gradually add hot water.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Celery: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Vegetable broth: 350 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
While the rabbit is cooking, peel and core the pears, then cut them into 4 wedges. Next, immerse them in boiling water with the juice of half a lemon and 2 tablespoons of sugar for 4 minutes.
- Pears: 4 pieces
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
4
10 minutes before the rabbit is ready, add olives, and 5 minutes before — pears.
- Pitted olives: 100 g
- Pears: 4 pieces