Rabbit Hot Pot
(Serves 4)
4 Rabbit portions
2 x 15ml spoons flour
Salt
Black pepper - freshly ground
2 Large onions, peeled and sliced
2 Large carrots, peeled and sliced
300-450ml chicken stock
2 x 5ml spoons prepared mustard
1 x 15 ml spoon freshly chopped parsley
450g potatoes, peeled and finely sliced
25g Lard melted
METHOD:-
Season the flour with salt and pepper and coat the rabbit portions, then place in a casserole dish. Add the onions, carrots, stock, mustard and parsley. Cover with the sliced potatoes, then brush with the melted fat. Cover and cook in a preheated moderate oven (150C / 325F or Gas Mark 3) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, then remove lid and increase the heat to hot (220C / 425F or Gas Mark 7). Cook for a further 15 minutes or until the potatoes are brown.