Rabbit in Almond Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 1- 2 lb. rabbit, cut into portions
  • olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup wine
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup ground almonds
  • 2 sprigs of thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Heat enough olive oil to cover the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Add the rabbit, season with salt and pepper and sear over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Remove the rabbit to a large plate. Add the onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Sprinkle with flour, stir and cook for 2 minutes more. Add wine, tomato sauce, water, thyme, almonds and return the rabbit to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook on medium heat for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Add water to thin the sauce if it gets too thick.