Rabbit In A Clay Pot Recipe

Mains/второе блюдо

1. 1

   Prepare the Rabbit

   Season the rabbit hindquarters with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large clay pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Sear the Rabbit

   Add the rabbit hindquarters to the pot and sear them on all sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Aromatics

   In the same pot, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add Porcini and Smetana

   Add the dried porcini mushrooms (rehydrated in warm water and drained) and stir for another minute. Then add smetana and mix well.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients

   Return the seared rabbit to the pot and gently nestle it into the smetana mixture. Add the sour cherries and fresh thyme.

6. 6

   Braise the Rabbit

   Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let it braise for about 1.5 hours, or until the rabbit is tender and cooked through.

7. 7

   Prepare Draniki

   While the rabbit is braising, prepare the draniki. Grate potatoes, mix with salt, and fry in a skillet with oil until crispy and golden on both sides.

8. 8

   Serve

   Once the rabbit is ready, serve it hot with the creamy sauce and crispy draniki on the side.