Ingredients:
2-2½ lb rabbit (remove organs from the body cavity if needed)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
1 cup chicken broth
2-3 medium red potatoes (chopped)
1 small white onion (chopped, or use yellow onion)
3 medium carrots (washed and sliced)
3-4 stalks celery (washed and sliced)
3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced or crushed)
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4).
In the meantime, generously season your 2-2½ lb rabbit on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper, ¼ teaspoon paprika, and ¼ teaspoon ground thyme.
Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a roasting pan or BIG Dutch oven.
Once the oil starts to shimmer, sear your rabbit roast for 2-3 minutes on each side. As soon as a golden crust has formed, add 1 cup chicken broth, 2-3 medium red potatoes, 1 small white onion, 3 medium carrots, 3-4 stalks celery, and 3 cloves garlic.
Roast uncovered at 350°F 45 minutes or until fork tender with an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) when checked in the thickest portion of meat.
After cooking, give your roasted rabbit 10-15 minutes to rest. This helps the juices spread evenly within the meat.