Rabbit Recipe

This is one of our favorite rabbit recipes. It is delicious. And it is nice to know that rabbit meat is the best meat for you to eat. It has the least amount of calories and fat compared to all other meats. It has the highest amount of protein and is very low in cholesterol.

Slower Cooker Rabbit Philly Sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 green peppers, cored and sliced

1 large white or yellow onion, peeled & sliced into half moons

1 rabbit--at least 3-4 pounds (bone-in)

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Sliced provolone

Hoagie buns

Instructions:

1. Lightly grease a 5-quart (or similar sized) slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, pepper, salt, garlic powder, coriander, red pepper flakes, and thyme.

3. Place the green peppers and onions in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the seasoning mixture over the top.

4. Cover the rabbit with the rest of the seasoning mixture and place on top of the green peppers and onions.

5. Pour the chicken broth inside around the edges of the crockpot--be careful not to wash the seasonings off of the rabbit.

6. Cook on low for 5-6 hours until the rabbit is tender. Remove the rabbit from the slow cooker and debone the rabbit. Set the meat aside.

7. Using a slotted spoon, remove the peppers and onions to a plate. Pour out all the liquid into a bowl or liquid measure.

8. Place the rabbit meat, peppers and onions back in the slow cooker and toss. Pour in enough liquid to keep the rabbit moist, but not soggy--about 1/4 cup to start and add as needed. Keep the slow cooker on warm or low until ready to serve.

9. Toast the buns under the oven broiler (optional). Place provolone cheese on bun. You can melt the cheese by placing in the microwave for a few seconds or by putting under the broiler. Place rabbit meat mixture on bun and enjoy.

Notes: This recipe freezes well, if you should have leftovers. If you aren't into peppers and onions on your sandwich you do not have to mix them in with the rabbit meat after deboning the rabbit.