Rabbit and Pearl Barley Stew

A rich, hearty winter stew featuring golden-browned rabbit simmered with pancetta, fennel, white wine, and tender pearl barley.

Hearty High Protein Winter Stew Rabbit

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

912.3

kcal / serving

1824.6 kcal total

Carbs

32.4g

per serving

64.8 g total

Fat

44.1g

per serving

88.2 g total

Protein

71.2g

per serving

142.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

unit

Flour

Seasoned for dusting

CondimentsSauces

Tomato Puré

GrainsCereals

Pearl Barley

Liquids

600

White Wine

Meat

piece

Rabbit

Wild rabbit cut into serving pieces

150

Pancetta

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

Finely chopped

sprig

Rosemary

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

Vegetables

piece

Onion

Large and chopped

piece

Fennel Bulb

Small, sliced into 5mm thick slices

Method

Spoon the stew into serving bowls.

Remove rabbit from the pan and set aside.

Fry pancetta for 3 minutes, then add onion, garlic, and fennel.

Cook vegetables for 4 minutes until softened and remove from pan.

Dust rabbit pieces in seasoned flour and shake off excess.

Heat oil in a saucepan and fry rabbit for 4 minutes until golden-brown.

Return rabbit to pan with wine, tomato purée, and rosemary.

Add water if needed to cover meat and bring to a boil.

Stir in pearl barley, cover, and simmer for 75 minutes until tender.