Roasted Rabbit

[deercook]

Roasted Rabbit

1 rabbit
Pepper
2 tbsp. butter
Salt
Stuffing, below recipe

Wash dressed rabbit thoroughly under running water. Dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on inside. Fill with stuffing, fasten opening securely and spread with fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and roast in uncovered pan in moderate oven (325 degrees) 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours or until tender. Serves 4 to 6.

Stuffing:

4 c. soft bread crumbs or cubes
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. chopped onion
1/4 to 1/2 c. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sage
1 tbsp. chopped parsley

Combine ingredients and stuff lightly into meat, allowing room for expansion.