Crock Pot Rabbit

What could be easier than a crock pot dish on a cold winter's day?  This crock pot rabbit should suit your needs very well.  We think the flavor will be something unique for your rabbit dishes.

Ingredients

1 whole rabbit cut in pieces about 3 pounds.2 tablespoons butter½ pound of smoked pork belly (or uncured organic bacon)1 large sweet onion2 cups of dry white wine1 large sprig of rosemary2 bay leaves2 tablespoons Celtic Sea Salt1 teaspoon whole peppercorn

Instructions

Cut the pork belly in 1" cubes.In a large skillet heat the butter, pork belly cubes until they start melting, then add the onion, thinly sliced.Saute' together until the onion caramelizes, about 5 minutes.Remove the onion, and put in the crock pot trying to leave as much fat in the skillet as possible.Add the rabbit pieces and saute' on a high flame until browned on all sides.Add the white wine and let evaporate for about 2 minutes.Now pour the whole contents of the skillet into the crockpot.Add the salt, peppercorn, rosemary and bay leaves.Cook on low for about 5 hours or until the rabbit is very tender. Recipe found onthenourishedcaveman.com