Ingredients

• 1 Rabbit (1.5kg/3lbs) - cut into large pieces
• 6 Slices of Bacon - cut into pieces
• Flour
• 1 C White Wine
• 1 C Broth or Water
• 2 Garlic Cloves - chopped
• Bouquet Garni (1 Sprig Thyme & Parsley, 1 Bay Leaf, 1 Garlic Clove - tied in cheesecloth)
• Salt & Pepper
• 6 Shallots - chopped
• 3 Portobello Mushrooms (Med.) - sliced
• 5 Tbsp Brandy

Preparation

1. Brown the bacon in a large pan (the rabbit pieces should be able to fit in).
2. Sprinkle rabbit with flour.
3. When the bacon is golden brown remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Brown the rabbit pieces on all sides, in the same pan, using the bacon fat.
5. Add wine, broth, garlic, bouquet garni, salt & pepper.
6. Cover with lid and simmer for 30 mins.
7. Add shallots, mushrooms and browned bacon - simmer for an additional 30 mins.
8. Remove the bouquet garni - Flambe with brandy and serve.