How to Cook Rabbit Meat

If you’re wondering how to cook rabbit meat, the key is low and slow or fast and hot. Rabbit’s lean meat means it can dry out quickly, so choosing the right technique is important.

Our Favorite Recipes

Grilled Rabbit Fajitas by Katie Cope

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. boneless rabbit meat, sliced into thin strips.
• 2-3 bell peppers (mixed colors) sliced
• 1-2 large white onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1-2 tbsp fajita seasoning (or a mix of chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper)
• Juice of 1-2 limes
• Flour or corn tortillas
• Optional: cilantro, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meat: Soak the deboned, sliced rabbit in water with a little chicken bouillon or in your favorite marinade for at least an hour to tenderize and add flavor. 

2. Season: Toss the rabbit strips with olive oil and your chosen fajitas seasoning.

3. Cook: Heat a skillet or grill to high. add the rabbit and sear until cooked through (about 4-6 minutes).

4. Sauté Veggies: remove the meat, add a little more oil if needed, and sear the peppers and onions until slightly charred,        but still crisp-tender.

5. Finish: Add the meat back to the pan, squeeze fresh lime juice over everything, and stir to combine.

6. Serve: Serve immediately on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings. 

Beyond its impressive nutritional profile, Cope's Rabbit Tree meat offers a delightfully mild flavor, easily seasoned to complement any dish from robust stews to delicate stir-fries. It's a lean protein that supports heart health and won't contribute to high cholesterol or heart disease. Our goal at Cope's Rabbit Tree is to provide awareness and offer high-quality meat to health-conscious consumers. Ready to experience the difference?