Slow-Roasted Rabbit

Ingredients

• 1 whole Rabbit
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Parsley

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Rinse the rabbit and pat dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix together salt, pepper, and paprika. Sprinkle the mixture all over the rabbit.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the rabbit and cook for 5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
5. Transfer the rabbit to a baking dish. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the rabbit is tender and cooked through.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Interesting Facts

• The word “rabbit” comes from the Latin word for “hare”, “lepus”.
• Rabbit is a lean meat that is high in protein and low in fat.
• Rabbits have been domesticated for thousands of years and were originally kept as pets.