Rabbit Mole

Directions

1. 1
   In a large heavy casserole, warm the bacon fat.
2. 2
   Add the rabbit pieces and brown well.
3. 3
   Add the onion, garlic and seasonings.
4. 4
   Cook until the onion is soft, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the chicken broth.
6. 6
   Turn heat to low.
7. 7
   Simmer for 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Meanwhile, to make the mole sauce, drain the chilies, reserving 1 tablespoon of the soaking liquid.
9. 9
   Stem and seed the chilies.
10. 10
    Place the chilies, tomatoes, sesame seeds, oregano, cloves, allspice, cinnamon and garlic in a blender and puree until very smooth.
11. 11
    Add the reserved liquid, banana, bread crumbs, chocolate and salt.
12. 12
    Process until smooth, stopping to scrape sides of bowl.
13. 13
    Remove the rabbit pieces from the broth.
14. 14
    Whisk in the mole sauce.
15. 15
    Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
16. 16
    Return rabbit to pan.
17. 17
    Simmer until thick, about 15 minutes.
18. 18
    Serve with white rice or warm flour tortilla.