buttermilk fried rabbit

Necedah, WI
Updated on Jun 21, 2014

The gravy really makes this a country menu favorite. Remember to cook your rabbit to at least 165 degrees F, which kills any bacteria still in the meat. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the inside of the meat reaches that temperature.

Rate
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - rabbit cut up into 6 pieces
  • 1 small onion, cut-up
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup or more buttermilk
  • - shortening and flour

How To Make buttermilk fried rabbit

  • Step 1
    Salt and pepper rabbit, dip in buttermilk, then in flour. Dip in buttermilk again, then in flour again
  • Step 2
    Fry in very hot fat until brown. Remove rabbit from fat.
  • Step 3
    Optional: Brown flour for gravy. Add onion and simmer about 1 minute. Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup of buttermilk and enough water to make the gravy as thick as you like it.
  • Step 4
    Put rabbit back into gravy and simmer for 35 minutes. Let cool normally, remove rabbit from gravy and serve.

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