Fried Rabbit

Name: Fried Rabbit
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 2 (2 1/2-pound) young American rabbits, dressed and quartered; 1 cup bacon drippings; 2 cups milk; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Fresh parsley sprigs

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
2 (2 1/2-pound) young American rabbits, dressed and quartered
1 cup bacon drippings
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fresh parsley sprigs

Directions

1

Combine 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt, paprika, and red pepper, mixing well; dredge rabbit in flour mixture, coating well.
2

Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet; add rabbit, and brown quickly on all sides. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until rabbit is tender and golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain well.
3

Pour off drippings, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. Add remaining 1/4 cup flour; stir until smooth. Cook over low heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in remaining salt and pepper. Serve gravy with rabbit. Garnish with parsley.