Rabbit in Red Wine

Serves 2–4

• 50g (2oz) butter
• 2 tbsp of oil
• 1 Spanish onion, peeled and diced
• 75g (3oz) streaky bacon, rinded and chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed
• 1.5 kg rabbit, jointed
• seasoned flour
• 300ml red wine
• 300ml stock.
• bouquet garni
• 12 prunes (if liked)
• salt and Pepper

To serve:

• Springs of parsley and croutons.
• Brussels sprouts and creamed potatoes.

Pre-heat oven 160°C / gas mark 3.

Melt the butter and oil in a large saucepan and add the vegetables, bacon and garlic. Fry gently, stirring until pale brown.

Transfer the vegetables and bacon to an ovenproof casserole dish using a slotted spoon.

Dip the rabbit joints in the seasoned flour, fry them in the saucepan until lightly browned, then add them to the casserole.

Pour in the wine and stock, add the bouquet garni and prunes and cover. Cook for approximately 45mins or until desired.

Remove the rabbit joints to serving dish and keep warm. Check the sauce for seasoning, remove the bouquet garni, pour the sauce over the rabbit and enjoy!