Conejo al Ajillo en Leña 🪵

rabbit

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is more widely available and less expensive than rabbit.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

pimento peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Bell peppers are more common and cost-effective.

Clean and cut the rabbit into pieces.

Season the rabbit with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the rabbit pieces to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove the rabbit and set aside.

In the same skillet, add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Return the rabbit to the skillet and add bay leaves and red pepper flakes.

Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, adding water if necessary to keep moist.

Add pimento peppers and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

Serve hot with boiled or fried potatoes.

Cooking Techniques

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