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Stuffed Rabbit, Armagh Style (Irish

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This traditional Armagh-style stuffed rabbit is a comforting, rustic dish that showcases the delicate flavor of rabbit meat. The stuffing, a blend of sweet apples, onions, and herbs, adds moisture and depth, preventing the lean meat from drying out during the long braise. The result is tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a rich, aromatic sauce. Perfect for cold evenings or special family dinners, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time but delivers impressive, home-style results. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 1008.5
Description
This traditional Armagh-style stuffed rabbit is a comforting, rustic dish that showcases the delicate flavor of rabbit meat. The stuffing, a blend of sweet apples, onions, and herbs, adds moisture and depth, preventing the lean meat from drying out during the long braise. The result is tender, fall-off-the-bone meat with a rich, aromatic sauce. Perfect for cold evenings or special family dinners, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time but delivers impressive, home-style results. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
Ingredients
  • 1 whole rabbit, cut into joints
  • 2 oz butter
  • 2 oz flour
  • 10 fl oz chicken or rabbit stock
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large cooking apples, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • to taste black pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large skillet, melt 1 oz of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped apples to the skillet and cook until they are tender, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, combine the cooked onion and apple mixture with breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, sugar, salt, pepper, and the beaten egg. Mix well until the stuffing holds together.
  5. 5
    Season the rabbit joints with salt and pepper. Lightly dust them with flour.
  6. 6
    In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 oz of butter. Brown the rabbit joints on all sides until golden.
  7. 7
    Stuff the rabbit cavity generously with the stuffing mixture. Place the stuffed rabbit in a casserole dish.
  8. 8
    Surround the rabbit with any remaining stuffing mixture.
  9. 9
    Pour the stock over the rabbit and stuffing.
  10. 10
    Cover the casserole dish tightly with a lid or foil.
  11. 11
    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until the rabbit is tender and falls off the bone.
  12. 12
    Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1008.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.4g70%
Saturated Fat 26.3g132%
Cholesterol 107.5mg36%
Sodium 1070.8mg45%
Total Carbohydrate 133.7g45%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g43%
Sugars 3.8g
Protein 19.8g40%

* 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

If the rabbit is very lean, you may add a small piece of bacon to the casserole for extra flavor and fat.

Ensure the rabbit is fully cooked; the meat should pull away easily from the bones.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.

For a richer sauce, you can make a roux with butter and flour and stir into the cooking juices before serving.

Keywords: armagh, apples, braised, breadcrumbs, butter, comfort food, dinner, herbs, irish, main course, onion, parsley, rabbit, slow cook, stuffed, stuffing, thyme, traditional
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