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Rabbit with 3 Mustard and Maple Sauce

PREP TIME : 15 minutes
CHILLING TIME : 2h15
READY IN : 2h30
MAKES : 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Canabec pre-cut half rabbit (includes one saddle, shoulder and leg)
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 unpeeled garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 cup (250 ml) white wine
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
  • 4 cups (1 L) chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) old-style mustard
  • 4 or 5 sprigs of thyme

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Season the rabbit pieces and brown in a Dutch oven over high heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine.
  4. Add the maple syrup and allow mixture to reduce until bubbling.
  5. Add the chicken broth, all 3 mustards and the thyme.
  6. Cook in the oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat falls off the bones.
  7. Remove the rabbit pieces, strain the sauce and reduce on the stove until thick and syrupy. Season with salt & pepper.
  8. Transfer the rabbit pieces to serving plate, spoon sauce over top and serve.