Rabbit in sour cream baked in the oven
Description
Rabbit baked in sour cream turns out aromatic, tender, and covered with a creamy sour cream sauce. Serve it with potatoes, rice, or bread, which can be dipped into the sauce. Let's get started!
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the rabbit, rinse it, and pat dry. Place the rabbit pieces into a deep pot, rub with spices, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon juice directly over the rabbit. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
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Step 2
2. The next day, brush the spices off the rabbit pieces. Dredge in flour and fry in oil until golden brown.
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Step 3
3. Transfer to a heatproof dish.
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Step 4
4. Pour 0.5 liters of hot water into the mold or pot with the rabbit. Set aside for now. Peel and chop the onion, leek, and garlic. Sauté in a skillet with butter.
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Step 5
5. Peel the root vegetables and carrots, chop them, and add to the onion. Season with salt and pepper, simmer until tender. Then add to the rabbit. Add the bay leaf as well.
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Step 6
6. Place the sour cream in a saucepan or baking dish, cover with a lid, and bake at 180 degrees for 1.5 hours. Stir during cooking. If it boils too vigorously, slightly open the lid.