Meat rabbits can and will eat many things from your garden, including leaves and twigs. But just because rabbits will eat things does not mean they should. Some plants might just make them sick but others may actually kill them. Being careful about what ends up in your meat rabbit’s stomach will ensure that you don’t end up accidently killing your entire breeding stock after giving them something like peach tree...
Grilling rabbit is often one of the quickest and easiest ways of cooking rabbit. Young, tender meat rabbits are best for grilling, whereas older, larger rabbits are a bit tougher and should be used for braises instead. If you’re not raising your own rabbits, ask some of your local butchers if they have rabbit meat available. You just might be pleasantly surprised.
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Raising meat rabbits is not all that different from raising a regular pet rabbit. Meat rabbits can be given the same garden waste, vegetable scraps, twigs and so on as pet rabbits and will continue to grow on this diet. But meat rabbits will really thrive when given more protein and amino acids to help them achieve optimal weights and speed up growth. Feeding your meat rabbits is the most expensive part of raising...
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More and more often I’m coming across articles about local American chefs taking a more European look at food and adding rabbit dishes to their menus. Earlier this month there was a great article about chefs in Asheville, North Carolina, buying locally grown rabbit meat. And just last week, an article popped up about chefs in San Antonio, Texas, having a high demand for rabbit dishes on their menus. Not only...
The flavor of rabbit, like any other food, often can be brought out or complimented by a special wine. Some would argue that rabbit meat should be served with soft, fruity red wines while others recommend a dry, harsh white wine. In the end, the dish you’ve prepared and the flavors you want to accentuate should determine the wine you serve. Below the recipe, you’ll find a few recommendations from wine...
