Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Prosciutto, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 pounds rabbit, cut into serving pieces and patted dry
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 large roasted red peppers, peeled, cored, seeded and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 4 drained anchovy fillets, chopped
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Method

  • In a casserole set over moderate heat, cook the Prosciutto in the oil and butter, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Add the rabbit, season with salt and pepper and cook it until browned on both sides.
  • Add the bay leaf, rosemary, parsley and stock.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil and simmer the rabbit, covered, for 45 minutes, or until just tender.
  • In a small skillet heat the 1/4 cup of oil over moderate heat until hot.
  • Add the garlic and cook it, stirring, until golden.
  • Add the anchovy and cook it, stirring, until dissolved.
  • Add the vinegar and reduce it over moderately high heat to 2 tablespoons.
  • Add the sliced peppers and anchovy mixture to the casserole and simmer it, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes longer.