*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                      Rabbit With Tomatoes And Herbs

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2                    Rabbit backs --
                        - cut into 4 pieces ea
   2       tb           Thyme -- chopped
   4       cl           Garlic -- pressed
                        Salt
                        Pepper
  16       sl           Lean bacon
   3 1/2   tb           Olive oil
   2 1/2   lb           Tomatoes -- quartered
   2       lg           Onions -- chopped
   2       tb           Basil -- chopped
   2                    Bay leaves

  Mix thyme with garlic. Salt and pepper rabbit pieces and rub with
  the thyme mix.

  Put a little piece of bay leaf on each piece and wrap in 2 pieces
  of bacon and tie with cooking string.

  Brown the rabbit in the oil, golden brown, take out.

  Saute the onions; add the tomatoes and saute about 8 minutes.
  Season with salt and pepper.

  Put the rabbit pieces on top and cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes;
  adding a little water if nessesary.

  Take rabbit out, put on platter. Let the sauce simmer a little
  while longer; than pour over meat and sprikle basil all over.

  Translated by: Brigitte Sealing
 

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