Ricette di Sicilia
Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Herb-Roasted Rabbit – Rustic and Warming
Discover this simple yet flavourful Sicilian herb-roasted rabbit — a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1.2 kg wild or farmed rabbit
- ✓ 70 g butter
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ Fresh rosemary
- ✓ Fresh sage
- ✓ Extra-virgin olive oil
- ✓ Salt
- ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
📊 Nutritional Information
Sicilian herb-roasted rabbit is a celebration of the island’s rural cooking traditions — simple ingredients, aromatic herbs and the kind of slow, gentle roasting that fills the kitchen with irresistible scents.
This recipe is all about enhancing the natural tenderness of the rabbit with rosemary, sage and garlic. It’s a wonderfully comforting dish, perfect for a family Sunday lunch or a cosy autumn supper, offering warmth without heaviness and flavour without fuss.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Clean the rabbit thoroughly, skin and gut it, then soak it overnight in a mixture of red wine and water in equal parts.
- 2
Rinse the rabbit several times under cold running water, then cut it into pieces and place in a baking dish.
- 3
Season with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, sage, rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 4
Roast in a moderate oven, turning the pieces often and basting with their cooking juices.
- 5
Once cooked through, serve piping hot with roasted potatoes or creamy mashed potatoes.
💡 Tips and Variations
For even more depth of flavour, add thyme and chopped fresh parsley to the herb mix. If you like a little heat, sprinkle in a pinch of chilli.
📦 Storage
- • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- • Freeze the cooked dish for up to 1 month.
- • Reheat in the oven at 160°C for 10 minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
Pair this herb-roasted rabbit with a chilled glass of Contea di Sclafani Grillo — an elegant, structured sparkling wine best served at 6–8°C.
Thank you for exploring this traditional Sicilian recipe. Herb-roasted rabbit is a simple yet soulful dish that brings the island’s authentic flavours straight to your table. Enjoy every bite!
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