18th Century Cooking ASMR |Stewed Rabbit & Bread| 1774 Recipes

rabbit

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is more widely available, while pork offers a similar flavor profile.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: water

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost of wine.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Dried thyme is a common herb that can substitute for bay leaves.

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

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Season rabbit pieces with salt and black pepper; add to the pot, browning on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours, until rabbit is tender.

Add chopped potatoes; cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with chopped parsley.

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