Jul 14 2026
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Braised Rabbit Recipe

Inspired by Meritage
Time3h
Serves4

Spätzle, roasted mushrooms, peas, rabbit jus, gruyere cheese sauce

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Ingredients

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Braised Rabbit

Spätzle

Roasted Mushrooms

Peas

Gruyere Cheese Sauce

Method

Braised Rabbit

  1. 1

    Sear the Rabbit

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the rabbit with salt and black pepper. Sear the rabbit on all sides until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot, add garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Liquids and Herbs

    Pour in the white wine and chicken stock. Add thyme and bay leaves. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Braise the Rabbit

    Return the rabbit to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the rabbit is tender.

Spätzle

  1. 5

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Mix until a smooth batter forms.

  2. 6

    Cook Spätzle

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Using a Spätzle maker or a colander, press the batter into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain.

Roasted Mushrooms

  1. 7

    Prepare Mushrooms

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a bowl, combine sliced mushrooms with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.

  2. 8

    Roast Mushrooms

    Spread the mushrooms on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden and tender.

Peas

  1. 9

    Cook Peas

    In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the peas, season with salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

Gruyere Cheese Sauce

  1. 10

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes until bubbly.

  2. 11

    Add Milk

    Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

  3. 12

    Add Cheese

    Remove from heat and stir in the Gruyere cheese until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.

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