Rabbit and Cider Stew with Prunes
Tender rabbit slow cooked in dry cider with bacon, thyme and soft prunes, with a glossy sauce that needs no flour.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.13 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 686kcal
- 33.6gcarbs
- 21.8gof which sugars
- 47.9gfat
- 14.4gsaturates
- 9.2gprotein
- 5.4gfibre
- 0.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Toss the rabbit pieces in the cornflour with a good pinch of pepper until lightly coated.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large casserole over a medium high heat. Brown the rabbit in two batches for about 4 minutes a side until golden, then lift out onto a plate.
8 min - 3
Add the bacon, onions, carrots and celery to the same pan. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until the onions are soft and the bacon has coloured. Add the garlic for the last minute.
8 min - 4
Pour in the cider and scrape up all the sticky bits from the bottom. Add the water, thyme and bay and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Return the rabbit to the pan, cover and cook in the oven for 1 hour 15 minutes, until the meat is very tender and nearly falling off the bone.
75 min - 6
Stir in the prunes and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes so the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and season.
15 min - 7
Scatter over the parsley and serve with mash or crusty gluten free bread.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
