Hare Rabbit Ragout Les Fougeres

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This is from a fabulous fine dining restaurant near me in chelsea quebec, they published a cookbook and this is one of the recipes. i love ragout's and if you cant find rabbit use chicken

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Steps

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In a heavy bottomed , oven proof casserole , heat olive oil butter and bacon over medium high until the fat renders from the bacon.

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Add the hare pieces and brown well on all sides.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Add onion , carrot , and garlic cloves , continuing to cook stirring occasionally until the vegetables have started to brown.

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Add the rest of the ingredients.

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Cover with lid and cook in the oven at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until tender.

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Ingredients

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hares, olive oil, butter, bacon, onion, carrot, garlic cloves, tomato paste, tomatoes, red currant jelly, balsamic vinegar, white wine, juniper berries, fresh thyme, bay leaves, salt and pepper