Fried Rabbit

How to make Fried Rabbit Recipe - Tender rabbit can be fried and served just like chicken. The flavor is much the same.

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients:
1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) rabbit, cut up
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or shortening

Method:
Wash rabbit and pat dry with paper towels.

Combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper in a paper or plastic bag. Drop rabbit pieces, a few at a time, into bag. Shake until each is thoroughly coated with flour mixture.

In a large heavy skillet, heat oil or shortening. Add rabbit.

Cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning pieces to brown evenly.

Reduce heat and cover. Cook 30 minutes. Uncover and cook 25 to 35 minutes longer or until meat is tender.