Sweet and Sour Rabbit Casserole Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 rabbit, cut into serving pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and juice reserved
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix the flour, salt, and black pepper together in a shallow dish.
3. Coat the rabbit pieces in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Place the rabbit pieces in the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the rabbit pieces to a large casserole dish.
7. Add the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and pineapple chunks to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
8. Combine the reserved pineapple juice, water, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour over the rabbit in the casserole dish.
9. Add the sautéed vegetables to the casserole dish and mix well to combine.
10. Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the rabbit is cooked through.
11. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
12. Remove the casserole dish from the oven and stir in the cornstarch slurry.
13. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
14. Serve hot with steamed rice or vegetables.

Verdict:

This Sweet and Sour Rabbit Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The tender rabbit meat is coated in a savory flour mixture and then baked to perfection with sautéed vegetables and a tangy sweet and sour sauce. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the textures are just right. This dish is sure to impress any guest!