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5 from 2 votes

Boneless Rabbit Meat: 3 Easy Ways

Boneless rabbit meat is easy to prepare and can be used in a wide variety of recipes. Just cook until the meat is falling off the bones, strip the meat and add to your favorite recipe.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Lapin, Rabbit, rabbit meat
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Rabbit
  • Salt & pepper
  • Water

Instructions

In an Instant-Pot

  • Place rack in bottom of pressure cooker. Place whole rabbit on rack and season w/ salt & pepper. Add 1 C. water. Cover with lid and turn valve to "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 22-30 min. (less time for younger rabbits). Let pressure release naturally, or cover the stream valve with a folded towel and open 15 min. after cooking is complete.

In a Crock-Pot

  • Place whole cleaned rabbit in slow cooker. Add herbs/onion to the body cavity if desired. Season with salt and pepper.  Pour 1 C. water over rabbit. Cover and cook on low until meat is very tender (3-4 hours for a young rabbit, 4-6 hours for an older rabbit).

On the Stove

  • Add rabbit(s) to a pot and add water to just cover. Bring to a gentle boil. Boil for 20-30 minutes, then turn the heat off. Cover the pot and let sit for a 1/2 hour. The meat will be totally cooked through. Remove rabbit from broth and cool. Strip meat from bones. (This cooking method works best for young rabbits, up to 3 months old)

Notes

Note: Use meat immediately or store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer bags or pressure can in jars with broth from pot.