Fricasseed Rabbit

Directions

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   Preheat
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   oven
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   to
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   350°.
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   Wash rabbits thoroughly.
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   Pat dry. Cut
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   into pieces, discarding bony rib section.
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   In Dutch oven, melt
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   butter
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    and shortening over medium-high heat.
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    Mix beaten eggs with 1 tablespoon water.
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    Dip rabbit in egg.
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    Roll in cracker crumbs.
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    Brown rabbit, turning until all sides are evenly browned.
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    Add
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    water to cover and onions.
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    Cover.
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    Bake about 2 hours or until tender.
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    Remove onions.
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    Add dumplings. Cook for 20 minutes.