Wash rabbit (skinned and dressed) with acidulated water. Then soak in tepid water for 10 minutes. Place rabbit in boiling water, boil 10 minutes and drain. Cool and cut into joints.
Dip each piece into beaten egg, then in bread crumbs, season with salt and pepper. Saute in shortening, cooking until tender.
Thicken the gravy in pan with flour, blend with milk or cream to make a milk gravy, boil it up once, season with salt and pepper, serve with the fried rabbit.
Garnish with sliced lemon. |