Rabbit ragout with cherries, bacon, and plums
Ingredients: (2 servings) Rabbit – 1 piece Bacon – 8-10 slices Fresh plums – 6 pieces Cherry – 60 ml Ground ginger – 1 pinch Fresh thyme – 3 sprigs Olive oil – 3 tablespoons Shallots – 2 pieces Fresh lemon juice – 60 ml Salt and white pepper – to taste
To prepare a delicious gourmet-style rabbit recipe, we start by cutting the rabbit into pieces, being careful to separate the thighs from the fillets. These pieces will be easier to cook and will allow for even marination. After cutting the meat, we drizzle the pieces with extra virgin olive oil and add fresh lemon juice. These ingredients will not only enhance the meat's flavor but also help tenderize it. We generously season with salt and white pepper, ensuring that each piece is well coated. We let the meat marinate for about 2 hours, so the flavors penetrate deeply into the meat.
Meanwhile, we prepare the 6-liter aluminum pot of the Crock Pot. We activate the sauté function and wait for it to heat up well. Once the pot is hot, we add the rabbit pieces and sauté them until they are golden on all sides. This process will add a crispy texture and deepen the flavor of the meat. After the rabbit is ready, we add diced shallots, which will add a sweet taste and a note of freshness. Next comes thyme, an excellent aromatic herb that will perfectly complement the dish.
We cut the bacon into cubes and add it to the pot, along with the chopped prunes, which will bring a contrasting sweetness. We mix all the ingredients, allowing the bacon to brown a little and release its savory fat. We deglaze the dish with a splash of cherry, which will add a wealth of flavors, letting it reduce for a few minutes. This step is essential to concentrate the flavors.
After we finish sautéing, we take the pot off the heat and place it in the Crock Pot. We set the device to the 'low' cooking mode and set the cooking time to 1 hour and 30 minutes. At the end of this time, we add freshly grated ginger, which will provide a spicy and refreshing note to the dish. We put the lid on and let the dish cook leisurely. 15 minutes before finishing cooking, it’s time to adjust the taste with salt and white pepper, to ensure the flavors are perfectly balanced.
Now, all that’s left is to sit at the table and enjoy this delicious recipe. Bon appétit!
