Rabbit Coq Au Vin
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INGREDIENTS 8 rabbit thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
12 ounces bacon, chopped
1 pint pearl onions, peeled
1/4 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
3 cups fruity wine
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsleySeason the rabbit with salt and pepper. In a shallow pan, add 2 cups of the flour. Season with salt and pepper.
In another shallow pan, whisk the egg and milk together. Season with salt and pepper.
Dredge the rabbit in the seasoned flour. Dip the rabbit into the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the rabbit back in the seasoned flour, coating completely.
In a large hot oven proof skillet with a lid, render the bacon until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the crispy bacon from the pan and reserve.
Lay the rabbit, skin side down, in the hot bacon fat and brown the rabbit for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove the rabbit from the pan and set aside.
Add the onions to the bacon fat and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, shallots, and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the thyme and bay leaves.
Add the rabbit to the vegetable mixture. Add the wine and chicken stock. Bring the liquid up to a simmer and cover. Cook the rabbit until very tender - about 30 to 35 minutes; skimming off the fat.
Remove the rabbit pieces from the pan and set aside.
Blend the remaining flour and butter together into a smooth paste. Whisk the paste into the hot liquid. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the rabbit back to the pan and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve the Coq Au Vin in individual bowls with some good crusty bread. Garnish with the reserved crispy bacon.