DEEP-FRIED RABBIT

Deep-Fried Rabbit image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 2-pound rabbit, dressed weight, cut into serving pieces
1 1/4 cups milk
Salt to taste, if desired
3 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups flour
8 cups corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Steps:

Put the rabbit pieces in a mixing bowl and add the milk, salt, 1 teaspoon of the pepper and Tabasco. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
Drain the rabbit pieces but do not pat dry. Put the flour and the remaining 2 teaspoons of pepper in a brown paper bag and add the rabbit pieces. Shake well to coat thoroughly. Shake each piece to remove excess flour.
Heat the oil in skillet or deep-fryer to 375 degrees. Add the rabbit pieces, one at a time, to the oil. Cook until the pieces are crisp and well-browned. Drain.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1082, UnsaturatedFat 57 grams, Carbohydrate 53 grams, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 986 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams