Sour hares
Description
An old traditional Russian dish. Perfect for a festive table, as it helps keep your head clear even after a generous dose of alcohol. And in the morning, it will be a balm for your soul.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Wash the hare carcass, cut into large pieces, and let the water drain off.
- 2
Step 2
In a deep skillet, simmer the hare meat under a lid until tender. Attention! Do not let the meat burn, but do not let it remain completely pale either!
- 3
Step 3
Open the bottle of cucumbers and pour off more than half of the brine through a cloth or fine sieve.
- 4
Step 4
Pour the resulting brine over the browned hare meat, making sure the liquid covers each piece, and simmer over low heat until fully cooked.
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Step 5
Arrange the finished dish onto plates and garnish as desired (with olives, chopped herbs). Serve the hare while still hot with sauerkraut, cranberry sauce, or sour plum compote.