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
Description

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