Tonno di coniglio
Rabbit or chicken simmered in aromatic broth and cured in scented olive oil
Servings: 6
Calories: 285.8kcal
Ingredients
- 1 young rabbit or chicken about 1-1..5 kilos/2-3 lbs
For the aromatic broth:
- 1-2 carrots trimmed and cut into large pieces
- 1-2 celery stalks cut into large pieces
- 1 yellow onion cut in half and each half studded with a clove
- 3-4 juniper berries lightly crushed
- 1-2 bay leaves
- a pinch of whole black peppercorns
- salt
For the olive oil cure:
- 2-3 garlic cloves peeled and thinly sliced
- a sprig or two of fresh sage leaves
- whole peppercorns black or pink
- olive oil
Instructions
Simmering
- In a large pot, place the onion, carrot, celery, juniper berries, bay leaf and peppercorns and enough water to cover the rabbit. Bring the water to a simmer. Salt very generously and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the rabbit to the pot, topping it up with water if need be so it is completely covered. Simmer until very tender, usually about 1 hour for a rabbit, 30-45 minutes for a chicken.
- Let the pot cool completely.
Deboning
- When the rabbit or chicken has completely cooled, remove it from the pot and place in a colander to drain. Rinse if need be to remove any scum from its surface. Then pat it dry with paper towels.
- Now, working with gloved or impeccably washed hands, pull the meat off the bones in strips. (If using a chicken remove the skin and discard it.)
Curing
- Place a sage leaf, a slice or two of garlic and a few peppercorns in the bottom of a mason jar or other airtight container. Drizzle over some olive oil.
- Place down a layer of the shredded meat, the top with another sage leaf or two, a few slices of garlic and a few peppercorns, then drizzle with more olive oil. Repeat until you have used up all the meat.
- Top up with enough oil to completely cover the meat.
- Close the container and store in the fridge (or another chilly place) for at least 2-3 days.
Serving
- Remove the jar from the fridge and bring back to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 285.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.1g | Protein: 36.7g | Fat: 13.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7.9g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 1254.7mg | Potassium: 695.5mg | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 1702.9IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 30.6mg | Iron: 5.5mg