parisian dill dijon (whole) rabbit

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tiffany Bannworth
Cape Coral, FL

Being of French and Italian descent, we enjoy rabbit with a little more regularity than your average American. Add a little cultured charm with this tasty dish. I love to serve this to guests. It may be the first time they indulge rabbit. What a culinary treat!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For parisian dill dijon (whole) rabbit

  • RABBIT
  • 1
    whole rabbit
  • flour for coating
  • 1/2 c
    mustard, grainy
  • 3 Tbsp
    dill
  • ROOT VEGGIES
  • 4 c
    diced root vegetables (used parsnips, turnips, winter squash, and potatoes)
  • ROOT VEGGIES - LIQUID
  • 1 c
    wine
  • 1 c
    bone broth
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    rosemary, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika, sweet mild
  • 1 tsp
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp
    mustard, grainy
  • 1/4 c
    sunflower oil
  • OTHER INGREDIENTS
  • pink himalayan salt to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • cubed butter

How To Make parisian dill dijon (whole) rabbit

  • 1
    I prefer the rabbit spatchcocked, but simply flattening is sufficient.
  • 2
    The rabbit will be damp to the touch. Powder coat the rabbit in plain or seasoned flour.
  • 3
    Then massage the mustard onto the rabbit. When well-coated, completely cover with dill. Then set aside in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • 4
    While you are waiting, dice your root veggies. Some might be too hard to get a knife through, so you may want to parboil a bit.
  • 5
    In a mixing bowl, add all the root vegetable liquids. Whisk by hand or electric mixer until the oil emulsifies.
  • 6
    Add the diced root vegetables. Toss and completely coat.
  • 7
    Pour vegetables and any extra liquid into a greased rectangular pan. You may use a lidded casserole dish or tin foil, but this will need to be covered during baking.
  • 8
    Place your rabbit atop the vegetables.
  • 9
    Crack the black pepper and salt, over the entire dish. Places cubes of butter discriminatively in the pan.
  • 10
    Cover and bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Check that the vegetables are soft or to desired texture.
  • 11
    Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes as to crisp the rabbits herb coat.
  • 12
    Transfer to a serving dish; allow to rest covered for 10 minutes.
  • 13
    You can make a gravy for the rabbit with any liquid left in the pan after you previously transferred the root vegetables with a slotted spoon.
  • 14
    Just make a rue with butter and flour, and gradually add liquid while continuously whisking. Salt and paprika as needed.

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