MrGreen 0 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I cooked my first rabbit casserole last night. It was a cider based recipe and tasted very good. The only point of note is that it was a little chewy when compared to something like chicken. I don't mind, I like a bit of texture to my meat. But her ladyship would like it a bit more tender. Any advice gratefully recieved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,479 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 If your shooting them your self i would only eat a 3/4 grown head shot rabbit mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 If your shooting them your self i would only eat a 3/4 grown head shot rabbit mate Aye, they're the best eaters. Alternatively, you can always cook a casserole in a slow cooker overnight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrGreen 0 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 All shot by me, head shots only. As for 3/4 grown, how do you tell? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 All shot by me, head shots only. As for 3/4 grown, how do you tell? By looking at the size of them! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrGreen 0 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 All shot by me, head shots only. As for 3/4 grown, how do you tell? By looking at the size of them! *Sigh...* yes, very helpful Slow cooker sounds like a good option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattydski 560 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Probably wearing one of these!!! They will also have plenty of these visiable.. More likely than not throwing bricks and stones at you, just before you pull the trigger!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micky 3,325 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I cooked my first rabbit casserole last night. It was a cider based recipe and tasted very good. The only point of note is that it was a little chewy when compared to something like chicken. I don't mind, I like a bit of texture to my meat. But her ladyship would like it a bit more tender. Any advice gratefully recieved. Buck rabbits at this time of the year have shagged all the fat off themselves,so when you skin one, you will find a thin membrane next to the meat,peel this off the best you can,then stew your rabbit ,and it will become tender Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrGreen 0 Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Probably wearing one of these!!! They will also have plenty of these visiable.. More likely than not throwing bricks and stones at you, just before you pull the trigger!! Let me guess, tear arseing around the field on these too. Glad to see you people have a sense of humour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,479 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Size of the head mate should be pointed no a big round head covered in scars i try to rip the ears if they tear easy i think its a youngster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrycatcat 31 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Probably wearing one of these!!! They will also have plenty of these visiable.. More likely than not throwing bricks and stones at you, just before you pull the trigger!! Let me guess, tear arseing around the field on these too. Glad to see you people have a sense of humour. Dont take any notice mate the doctors have been messing around with their tablets again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Probably wearing one of these!!! They will also have plenty of these visiable.. More likely than not throwing bricks and stones at you, just before you pull the trigger!! Let me guess, tear arseing around the field on these too. Glad to see you people have a sense of humour. Dont take any notice mate the doctors have been messing around with their tablets again. :clapper: I don't think much of this new course of pills TBH...... :crazy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sauer 2 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 if you can try soaking your rabiit carcass overnight in either bowl / bucket o water with handful o salt thrown in or even just freshwater from the tap...or in full fat milk . then for me best way to do rabbit is slow n low......slow cook and at low temperatures. look for curry or casserole type reciepes if you do it like burgers for example i find i always need to add wee bit o pork belly or diced bacon to stop burgers going chewy. warning if your going to stir fry or cook it quick then make it real quick only takes literally seconds to overcook and do it hot!!! sauer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buster321c Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Size of the head mate should be pointed no a big round head covered in scars i try to rip the ears if they tear easy i think its a youngster Dont get confussed between Buck`s and Doe`s though , bucks have a bigger Blocky head and Does a more pointed one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrGreen 0 Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Right-o everybody, thanks for all the advice. Here's how the lasr effort went. Shot m'self a nice big bugger, not sure if it was buck or doe. Did the usual then soaked in saline solution overnight. Jointed it, then stuck it in the freezer. Got it out last night to thaw then did it in the slow cooker today. Fried it off with some onion, lobbed it in the slow cooker with a pint and a half of chicken/veg stock. Added spuds, carrotts and parsnip and cooked it for 8hrs. The result was sooo-perb! Even she was impressed. Wasn't quite falling off the bone but came away without much persuasion. Definately be doing that again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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