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Hasen Pfeffer

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Hasen Pfeffer is a traditional German dish featuring tender rabbit meat braised in a savory, slightly tangy sauce. The rabbit is first pickled in a mixture of vinegar and water with onions and spices to tenderize the meat and infuse it with deep flavor. After browning, it simmers gently until fork-tender. The finishing touch is a generous stir of sour cream, which creates a luxurious, velvety sauce that coats the meat beautifully. This hearty yet elegant main course is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special weeknight meal, offering a comforting balance of acidity and richness.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 256.8
Description
Hasen Pfeffer is a traditional German dish featuring tender rabbit meat braised in a savory, slightly tangy sauce. The rabbit is first pickled in a mixture of vinegar and water with onions and spices to tenderize the meat and infuse it with deep flavor. After browning, it simmers gently until fork-tender. The finishing touch is a generous stir of sour cream, which creates a luxurious, velvety sauce that coats the meat beautifully. This hearty yet elegant main course is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special weeknight meal, offering a comforting balance of acidity and richness.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Rabbit, deboned and cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Vinegar (white wine vinegar)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 large Onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 3 whole Cloves
  • 1 ea Bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Sour cream
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine the vinegar and water in a non-reactive bowl or jar.
  2. 2
    Add the sliced onion, salt, pepper, cloves, and bay leaf to the liquid.
  3. 3
    Submerge the deboned rabbit pieces in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 2 days, turning occasionally.
  4. 4
    Remove the rabbit from the marinade, pat dry with paper towels, and reserve the liquid and aromatics.
  5. 5
    Melt the butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  6. 6
    Brown the rabbit pieces on all sides until golden, turning often, then remove from the pan.
  7. 7
    Strain the reserved marinade into the same pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  8. 8
    Return the rabbit to the pan, cover, and simmer gently for 30 to 45 minutes until the meat is tender.
  9. 9
    Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and warmed through.
  10. 10
    Serve immediately with potatoes, dumplings, or egg noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 256.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.2g22%
Saturated Fat 7.7g39%
Cholesterol 31.8mg11%
Sodium 23.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 37.5g13%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g52%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 6.8g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: german, rabbit, hase, pfeffer, stew, sour cream, braised, pickled, onion, vinegar, tender, comfort food, dinner, classic, meat, savory, rich, traditional, game, spiced
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