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Rabbit doesn’t always have to be fried. Try this Greek-inspired version for a change of pace
By Michael Pendley author of Timber 2 Table Wild Game RecipesMarch 5, 2021 Print RecipeRabbit hunts for us are a late-season affair. Lots of beagle owners don’t like to run their dogs while deer hunters are afield, and a lot of landowners deer hunt on their property until the end of the season and don’t really want hounds running all over it until they are finished.
Those late-season hunts often end with a truckload of cold and wet hunters who really need a warm, hearty meal to warm them up back home. This Greek-style baked rabbit with orzo pasta fills that need nicely.
Not only is it delicious, but it’s easy to make. The sectioned rabbit gets browned in a Dutch oven, then the remaining ingredients get added and everything is baked in the oven. The result is a tender, fresh, hearty rabbit dish that warms both body and soul.
2 to 3 rabbits, sectioned and seasoned with salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 teaspoons Cavender’s Greek Seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 teaspoons salt
3 cups chicken or rabbit stock
1/2 cup white wine
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 green onions, chopped
Black pepper to taste
1 pound orzo
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for garnish
Add the oil to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat on the stovetop. Season the rabbit with salt and black pepper. Brown each piece on both sides. Brown in batches, if necessary, to keep from overcrowding the pot. Once all of the rabbit has browned (1 to 2 minutes per side), return it all to the pot.
Sprinkle on the garlic, Greek seasoning, oregano, and 3 teaspoons salt. Pour in the chicken stock and white wine. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice.
Add butter, parsley, green onions, and black pepper to taste.
Cover the pot with a lid and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in the orzo, making sure all the pasta gets covered by the liquid in the pot. Crumble on the feta cheese and return the lid to the pot. Return the pot to the oven and continue baking another 15 minutes.
Garnish with additional fresh flat-leafed parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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