Rabbit meat used to be a common food. After the end of the post-war period, however, it was increasingly forgotten. With the spread of Mediterranean cuisine, however, the popularity of meat is now increasing again. We tell you everything you need to know about rabbit meat.
Where does rabbit meat come from?
Not only the taste of a product is important for the consumer, but also the origin and the environmental balance. We’ll tell you here when rabbit meat is in season and where you can buy it.
Origin, season, and price
Rabbits are distributed worldwide. However, the meat rarely comes from the wild, but mostly from breeding. About a third of German rabbit meat is imported, mainly from China or other EU countries. Unlike in Germany, there is no law on husbandry there. Foreign rabbits often live on factory farms and are constantly supplied with antibiotics. To be sure that the rabbit meat comes from humane husbandry, you should
- at the hunter
- at the weekly market
- at the local rabbit breeder
- in the supermarket with a German seal of approval
acquire. The hunting season in Germany runs from mid-June to the end of March. However, rabbit meat can be purchased all year round, often as frozen goods. A normal-sized rabbit is enough for 3-4 people. It is best to have the dealer chop it up directly into pieces. So all you have to do later is rinse and pat dry. You can recognize high-quality meat by its almost white to slightly pink color. The meat should be dry, spotless, and smell pleasant. The finest and most expensive piece is the filet (released back).
Environmental balance
Wild rabbits pollute less than other types of meat. Nevertheless, 100 g of game meat produces 1.05 kg of CO2 pollution. This is mainly due to the food and the import routes. We have compiled all other important information about rabbit meat in our infographic.
How healthy is rabbit meat?
Rabbit meat is easily digestible and low in calories. It contains just as much protein as chicken or turkey and even twice as much iron. Also contains rabbit meat
- Minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium
- trace elements such as zinc
- Vitamin B3, B5, B6, B12, E
Nutritional values
Our table provides a good overview of all the nutritional values of rabbit meat.
Nutrients – Nutritional values per 100g
Calorific value – 149 kcal
fat – 6.8 g
Carbohydrates – 0.0 g
Egg white – 21.9 g
Dietary fiber – 0.0 g
Cholesterol – 92.0 g
Nice-to-know: The wild variant has about a quarter fewer calories than a pet rabbit.
How to cook with rabbit meat
Rabbit meat is becoming increasingly popular. Therefore, you should also use it once in the kitchen. But how to cook rabbit meat?
Taste
Rabbit meat is very lean and tender and tastes more like chicken than a game. The meat of wild rabbits tastes particularly spicy and aromatic, while the meat of farmed rabbits is lighter and milder in taste. Because of the mild game taste, it is well suited for game beginners.
Preparation
Rabbit meat can be prepared in a variety of ways, for example
- Leg and saddle ideal for pot roasts
- Portions with less meat for sauces or brews
- goulash
- shredded
When preparing rabbit meat, care must be taken so that it does not become too dry. The following ways keep it nice and juicy:
- stewing meat
- Wrap meat with bacon or vegetable leaves
- medium heat and short time in the pan
Nice-to-know: when stewing, the saddle of the rabbit cooks faster than the double leg. Keep this in mind when planning your time.
Supplement recommendations and alternatives
Hearty and hearty side dishes complement the taste of the rabbit particularly well. These include
- vegetables
- spice crust
- dark sauce
- Rosemary; Mugwort; lemon
- potato dumplings half and a half; dumplings
As a drink, dry wine is very suitable. If you have already used wine during the preparation, it is best to serve the same with the meal. It is suitable for both red wine such as Bardolino or Sangiovese; White wine like German Riesling or Pinot Grigio as well as a strong rosé wine. If you are looking for an alternative to rabbit meat, the best choice is chicken. There is currently no adequate vegetarian or vegan alternative.
How do you store rabbit meat?
After purchase, rabbit meat is best consumed immediately. If this is not possible, the following steps should be followed:
- Take the meat out of the pack
- pat dry
- place in a bowl or container
- cover-up
The meat can be kept for a maximum of 2 more days. Rabbit meat can also be frozen. Then it can be stored for several months.
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