Once you’re raising meat rabbits, you’ll be looking for meat rabbit recipes.
Rabbit recipes don’t have to be fancy or complicated to impress. Rabbit is a highly versatile and delicious meat!
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A Kid-Approved Recipe Your While Family Will Go Nuts For!
What kid doesn’t love nuggets? Serve these up, and your kids will stand fully behind you raising – and eating! -- meat rabbits!
People are always asking on forums for rabbit recipes that will be welcomed and will impress.
We get it. When it comes to less mainstream meat, some people need a little convincing. If you can impress them with your dish and show them this meat is just as delicious and desirable as any other (maybe more so!), you can get more of your family (and hopefully friends) on board with you raising this sustainable, cost-effective homestead meat.
In that interest, we’re working to bring you recognizable dishes that won’t break the bank, that aren’t too hard to prepare, and that will be welcomed on your table time and time again.
We think it helps to have some simple favorites in the mix, too!
Rabbit Nuggets – Simple, Light, and Delicious!
These nuggets are very easy to prepare. It’s a simple flour dredge, no batter, and then a quick fry in olive oil (or the oil of your choice).
Really – it's that easy.
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 pounds of Rabbit meat, cut into cubes – about one whole rabbit (or cut into strips if you prefer rabbit “tenders”)
- Flour, about 2 to 3 cups
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional; more or less to taste)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying (or another oil like vegetable oil or canola oil if you prefer)
Instructions:
- If not done already, debone a rabbit and cut the trim into pieces about 2 inches square.
- Put the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix to combine, mixing evenly through.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or Dutch oven. Put about 2 inches in the bottom of the pan.
- Dredge the rabbit pieces in the flour mixture. Work in batches so that all pieces are completely covered. Place waiting pieces on waxed paper until ready to fry.
- When the oil is hot, start frying the rabbit nuggets. You can tell the oil is hot enough when a small drop of meat or flour dropped in the oil sizzles and falls down and then floats back up in the oil.
- Do not overheat the oil; it should not be smoking hot. If the oil is smoking or near smoking before you start cooking, turn it off and let it cool down before you start frying. When you are ready to fry the pieces, turn the heat back on and let the oil come back up to frying temperature. This will only take a minute!
- Place the floured rabbit nuggets in the pan of hot oil. Cook in single layers and do not overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the pieces for about four minutes in total or until they are cooked all the way through. Turn halfway through cooking to brown both sides.
- Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove the cooked rabbit nuggets.
- Place the fried nuggets on a platter or plate lined with paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
- Repeat until all your meat is cooked.
- Enjoy!!
As always, take all reasonable and necessary precautions when working with hot oil and a hot stove.
Flavorings to Pair with Homemade Rabbit Nuggets
Serve these nuggets any way you would serve your favorite chicken nuggets. They pair flawlessly with French fries, of course, but also go nicely with rice, pasta, or salads.
Of course, these rabbit nuggets are delicious when served with a dipping sauce or when coated in your favorite seasoning rub or sauce after frying.
Some suggestions include, but are certainly not limited to,
- Hot sauce
- Buffalo sauce
- Ranch dip or dressing
- Barbecue sauce
- Garlic sauce
- Herbed dressings or dips
- Honey mustard (so good!)
If you make this rabbit meat recipe, please let us know. Our household has always come back asking for more and asking me to repeat this dish. I hope it is as well received and wished for in yours!
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