rabbit withdates & apricots gratinéed w/emmantaler

How To Make rabbit withdates & apricots gratinéed w/emmantaler

• 1

  Soak the dates, apricots and thyme in the white white for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
• 2

  Preheat the oven to 160° C (325° F). Dredge the pieces of rabbit in flour. Season with salt and pepper.
• 3

  In a large cocotte or Dutch oven, brown the rabbit pieces in butter. Add the shallot and continue cooking for several minutes.
• 4

  Add the broth and the mixture of dates, apricots and white wine. Cook for about 1 hour or until the rabbit is cooked.
• 5

  Remove the rabbit pieces from the pot and keep warm. Reduce the cooking juices by half, for about 5 minutes. Add the apricot jam and continue cooking for about 5 minutes longer until thickened.
• 6

  Return the rabbit pieces to the pot. Sprinkle with cheese; place under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly.
• 7

  Serve with green and yellow beans sautéed in butter.
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