Compote of Rabbit with Prunes

Ingredients

  • 1 mature stewing rabbit or fryer (young; about 3 pounds), fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • ⅔ cup plus 2½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup sliced carrots
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 5 ounces pancetta, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 cups unsalted chicken stock (storebought or homemade page—405)
  • Herb bouquet: 3 sprigs parsley, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or 3 fresh sprigs, ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 sprig fresh rosemary, and 1 imported bay leaf tied in cheesecloth
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 12 to 18 fresh sorrel leaves, depending upon size and pungency, finely shredded
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • 12 pitted prunes
  • 1 cup brewed black tea, preferably linden

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