Fried Rabbit And Gravy

Directions

1. 1
   Wash rabbit and thoroughly disjoint.
2. 2
   Combine yolks and buttermilk, gradually add 3/4 cup of the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Heat lard in a frying pan to 360 degrees.
5. 5
   Dip rabbit in batter and fry in lard, 7 minutes on each side.
6. 6
   Reduce heat to 275 degrees and cook, turning frequently, until rabbit is tender, about 30 more minutes.
7. 7
   Remove rabbit and drain on brown paper.
8. 8
   Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of lard in pan.
9. 9
   Over medium heat slowly stir remaining 1/4 cup of flour into lard, scraping up pieces of crust from bottom of pan.
10. 10
    When smooth, gradually stir in milk.
11. 11
    Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until gravy is smooth and thickened, about 3 minutes.
12. 12
    Add a little more milk if gravy seems too thick.
13. 13
    Remove from heat, add pepper, then salt to taste.
14. 14
    Serve with rabbit.