This hearty Irish dish transforms humble rabbit into a comforting meal using a traditional Armagh-style stuffing. The combination of sweet cooking apples, savory breadcrumbs, and aromatic thyme creates a rich, balanced flavor profile that pairs perfectly with the tender meat. Slow-cooked in a savory stock, the rabbit becomes fall-off-the-bone tender while absorbing the earthy notes of the stuffing. It is an ideal recipe for cold evenings or family gatherings, offering a rustic yet elegant presentation. Simple ingredients come together to create a deeply satisfying main course that honors traditional Irish home cooking.
Stuffed Rabbit, Armagh Style (Irish
Description
This hearty Irish dish transforms humble rabbit into a comforting meal using a traditional Armagh-style stuffing. The combination of sweet cooking apples, savory breadcrumbs, and aromatic thyme creates a rich, balanced flavor profile that pairs perfectly with the tender meat. Slow-cooked in a savory stock, the rabbit becomes fall-off-the-bone tender while absorbing the earthy notes of the stuffing. It is an ideal recipe for cold evenings or family gatherings, offering a rustic yet elegant presentation. Simple ingredients come together to create a deeply satisfying main course that honors traditional Irish home cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Wash and dry the rabbit thoroughly.
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Chop the onion and fry gently in 1 ounce of butter until translucent and soft.
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Peel and chop the cooking apples; add to the onions and fry until the apples are soft.
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In a bowl, combine the onion and apple mixture with breadcrumbs, flour, thyme, salt, pepper, sugar, parsley, and the beaten egg. Mix well.
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Brown the stuffing mixture quickly in the remaining butter until golden.
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Stuff the rabbit cavity with the prepared stuffing.
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Place the stuffed rabbit in a casserole dish. Surround the rabbit with any excess stuffing.
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Pour well-seasoned stock over the rabbit and stuffing.
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Cover the casserole and cook in the oven for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until the rabbit is tender.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1037.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 46.8g72%
- Saturated Fat 26.7g134%
- Cholesterol 154.1mg52%
- Sodium 5961.4mg249%
- Total Carbohydrate 136.4g46%
- Dietary Fiber 11.1g45%
- Sugars 5.9g
- Protein 21.5g43%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the stock is sufficiently seasoned before adding to the casserole to enhance the overall flavor.
If the rabbit is particularly large, you may need to extend the cooking time by 15-30 minutes. Check for tenderness by inserting a fork into the thigh meat.
Leftover stuffing can be served as a side dish or used to thicken the gravy.
