Fried Rabbit

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 young rabbits (approximately 3 pounds each)
  • 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • currant jelly, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash dressed rabbit with water and cut into serving pieces.
  2. 2
    Combine eggs and one cup of the milk; add one cup flour gradually, then salt and beat until smooth.
  3. 3
    Dip rabbit pieces into batter and fry in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat and continue cooking until tender, 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently.
  5. 5
    Place on a heated serving platter.
  6. 6
    To make gravy; add remaining flour to fat in pan, add remaining milk gradually, stirring constantly.
  7. 7
    Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8
    Pour over cooked rabbit pieces and garnish with jelly and a sprinkle of parsley.

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