Rabbit
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Rabbit

Southern Europe — wild rabbits are native to the Iberian Peninsula. Domesticated rabbit has been eaten across Europe and Asia for centuries.Wild: fall and winter. Farmed: year-roundMild, slightly gamey, and delicately sweet. Lean and white

Did You Know?

Rabbit meat is extremely sustainable — rabbits reproduce rapidly, require little space and feed, and produce more protein per pound of feed than any other livestock.

Overview

Southern Europe — wild rabbits are native to the Iberian Peninsula. Domesticated rabbit has been eaten across Europe and Asia for centuries. · Wild: fall and winter. Farmed: year-round · proteins

A lean, mild white meat similar to chicken but with a distinctive delicate gamey note. Prized in European, especially French and Italian, cuisines.

Southern Europe — wild rabbits are native to the Iberian Peninsula. Domesticated rabbit has been eaten across Europe and Asia for centuries.

Origin

Wild: fall and winter. Farmed: year-round

Season

Easy

Difficulty

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Category

Flavor Profile

Mildslightly gameyand delicately sweet. Lean and whiteit takes on surrounding flavors of wineherbsand vegetables beautifully.

Storage Tips

Raw: refrigerate up to 2 days, freeze up to 9 months. Cooked: refrigerate up to 3 days.

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How to Cook with Rabbit

Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips

Cooking Tips

Lean meat that dries easily — braise in wine with vegetables (lapin à la moutarde) or slow-cook. Marinate before grilling or roasting. Whole rabbit: cook 45–60 minutes.

Best Pairings

mustardwhite winethymerosemarymushroomscreamgarliclardons

Substitutes

Chicken (most similar), pheasant, or other game birds.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

The nutritional profile and health properties of Rabbit

Nutrition Highlights

fat

8.1

carbs

0

fiber

0

protein

29.1

calories

197

Quick Facts

Categoryproteins
OriginSouthern Europe — wild rabbits are native to the Iberian Peninsula. Domesticated rabbit has been eaten across Europe and Asia for centuries.
SeasonWild: fall and winter. Farmed: year-round
DifficultyEasy

Health Benefits

Extremely lean and high in protein. Rich in B vitamins, selenium, and phosphorus. Lower in fat than most meats. Excellent for low-fat diets.

Rabbit Photos

3 photos showcasing Rabbit in its many forms

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Rabbit

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OriginSouthern Europe — wild rabbits are native to the Iberian Peninsula. Domesticated rabbit has been eaten across Europe and Asia for centuries.
SeasonWild: fall and winter. Farmed: year-round
DifficultyEasy

Flavor Notes

Mildslightly gameyand delicately sweet. Lean and whiteit takes on surrounding flavors of wineherbsand vegetables beautifully.

Pairs Well With

mustardwhite winethymerosemarymushroomscreamgarliclardons

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