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July: Rabbits continue to forage actively, preparing for the fall season.
Safe for humans. May show aggression during rutting season. Meat widely used in U.S. and Canadian farm cuisine. Southern U.S. families pass down rabbit BBQ and stew recipes. Rabbit hunting featured in traditional small game competitions.
Inhabits prairies, sparse forests, gardens, field edges. Nocturnal, hides in burrows or underbrush during day. High reproductive rate – up to 5 litters per year.
Ambush near burrows at dawn or dusk Tracking with hunting dogs (beagles) Use of air rifles or small-caliber firearms (.22LR)
Most active at dawn. Prefers shrub areas and edges of forests. Often circles back after a miss.
Gut and skin promptly after harvest — meat spoils fast. Remove entrails within an hour. Skin peels off easily but needs care around legs. Meat is safe when properly cooked. Possible parasites if eaten raw.
Hind legs: Frying, braising
Forelegs: Stew, soup
Whole carcass: Roasting, barbecue
Forelegs: Stew, soup
Whole carcass: Roasting, barbecue
Rabbit in white wine with rosemary (Braising)
Flavorful and tender, popular in farm cuisine
Flavorful and tender, popular in farm cuisine
1. Brown rabbit pieces.
2. Add dry white wine, rosemary, garlic.
3. Simmer covered for 1.5 hours.
4. Serve with mashed potatoes.
2. Add dry white wine, rosemary, garlic.
3. Simmer covered for 1.5 hours.
4. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Breaded fried rabbit (Frying)
Crispy alternative to chicken
Crispy alternative to chicken
1. Marinate meat in buttermilk with garlic for 2 hours.
2. Coat in flour with paprika.
3. Fry until golden brown.
2. Coat in flour with paprika.
3. Fry until golden brown.
Southern-style rabbit stew with corn (Braising)
Traditional Southern U.S. dish
Traditional Southern U.S. dish
1. Cut rabbit, brown with onion and celery.
2. Add corn, potatoes, spices.
3. Simmer on low for 2 hours.
2. Add corn, potatoes, spices.
3. Simmer on low for 2 hours.
Roast rabbit with apples and honey (Roasting)
Slightly sweet flavor, suitable for festive meal
Slightly sweet flavor, suitable for festive meal
1. Coat rabbit with honey and mustard.
2. Stuff and surround with apples.
3. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1.5 hours.
2. Stuff and surround with apples.
3. Roast at 180°C (350°F) for 1.5 hours.