RABBIT FRICASSEE

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"I prefer rabbit cooked this way - moist and tasty, smothered in a lemon sauce that's also a bit peppery," writes Audrey Thibodeau of Mesa, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 dressed rabbit (about 3 pounds), cut into pieces
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

In a skillet, brown rabbit in oil; drain. Cover rabbit with boiling water; cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Remove meat and keep warm. Bring cooking liquid to a boil; boil, uncovered, until reduced to 2 cups., In a bowl, combine flour and butter until smooth; gradually add a small amount of cooking liquid. Return to skillet. Whisk in remaining liquid. add lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, celery salt, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Reduce heat. Combine the egg and milk; gradually whisk in sauce. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened and mixture reaches 160°. Pour over the rabbit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Fat 50g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 232mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 59g protein.