How to Make Smoked Rabbit - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a unique and flavorful dish to impress your guests, look no further than this smoked rabbit recipe. This dish combines the earthy flavors of rabbit with the smokiness of the grill, resulting in a truly memorable meal.

Rabbit is a lean and versatile meat that pairs well with a variety of flavors, making it a perfect candidate for smoking. The slow smoking process allows the rabbit to absorb the smoky flavors, while also keeping the meat tender and juicy.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup water
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (3 pound) whole rabbit
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • ½ tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 1 day 5 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Whisk water, apple cider vinegar, wine, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together for the brine. Place rabbit in a 1-gallon plastic resealable bag. Pour brine over the rabbit and seal. Lay flat and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • Combine salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, and parsley flakes in a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Remove rabbit from brine and discard brine. Rinse rabbit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Spread the rub over all surfaces of the rabbit. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Remove rabbit from refrigerator 1 hour before placing on the smoker to allow meat to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat an electric smoker to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Smoke rabbit for 2 1/2 hours. Wrap in aluminum foil and smoke until tender, about 1 hour more.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 1482mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 360mg