Belgian Hare a La Maryland

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Belgian Hare a La Maryland: A delicious and unique way to prepare rabbit meat

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

394

Sugar

Fat

22g

Belgian Hare a La Maryland is a traditional Maryland dish that dates back to colonial times. The dish is made with rabbit meat, which was a common source of protein for early settlers. The rabbit is coated in flour, egg, and cracker crumbs, then browned in butter and served in a rich onion sauce. The dish has a unique and delicious flavor, and is a great way to enjoy rabbit meat. It pairs well with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	Season rabbit pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with cracker crumbs.
3.	In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat, then add minced onion and bay leaf. Cook until the onion is tender.
4.	Add rabbit pieces to the skillet and brown on all sides.
5.	Remove the rabbit pieces from the skillet and place them in a baking dish.
6.	Bake the rabbit in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until the rabbit is cooked through.
7.	Serve hot with your favorite side dish.

PROS

Belgian Hare a La Maryland is a unique and flavorful way to prepare rabbit meat.
The cracker crumbs add a nice crunch to the dish, and the buttery onion sauce adds a rich flavor.
Rabbit meat is also a lean source of protein, making this dish a healthy choice for meat lovers.

CONS

Rabbit meat may not be readily available in all areas, and some people may find the taste of rabbit to be too gamey for their liking.
The preparation time for this dish is also longer than some other meat dishes, due to the dredging and coating process.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rabbit meat is a lean source of protein, with less fat and calories than beef or pork. It is also a good source of iron and vitamin B12, both important for maintaining good health. The onion and bay leaf in this dish have anti-inflammatory properties, and may benefit digestive health.

	1 rabbit , cleaned and cut into serving pieces
	salt and pepper
	1 cup flour
	2 eggs , beaten
	cracker crumb
	4 tablespoons butter
	1 small onion , minced
	1 bay leaf