Stewed Rabbit with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: A Classic Italian Recipe

Enjoy a flavorful Italian dish with our Stewed Rabbit recipe, perfect for Sunday lunches or cozy dinners with friends.

Introduction to Stewed Rabbit with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Stewed Rabbit with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a hearty main dish with a robust flavor, embodying the taste of home in Italian cuisine. This recipe is a delightful variation of the classic stewed rabbit, where slow cooking ensures the rabbit becomes tender and infused with the rich flavors of olives and sun-dried tomatoes.

The end result is a substantial dish with an aromatic and enveloping sauce, enhanced by the addition of Marsala wine. It’s perfect for showcasing authentic flavors at your Sunday lunch or during a dinner with friends. This dish is delicious fresh but tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

If you are interested in exploring more rabbit recipes, consider trying:

  • Rabbit in a Pan
  • Ligurian Rabbit
  • Oven-Roasted Rabbit
  • Hunter-Style Rabbit
  • Microwave Rabbit

Ingredients

  • 1 rabbit, cut into pieces
  • 150g green olives
  • 100g sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 glass of Marsala wine
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add the rabbit pieces, browning them on all sides.
  3. Pour in the Marsala wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and olives, along with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1.5 hours, until the rabbit is tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Total Time

Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Cuisine

Italian

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