Name: Fried Rabbit
Yield: Servings
Ingredients: 1 3-lb. rabbit, cut into 6 pieces, rib cage reserved for another use (such as stock); 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 750-ml bottle dry white wine; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 3-inch strips lemon zest; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice, crushed; 1 cup crème fraîche; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup semolina flour (pasta flour); Vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives (optional)

This fried rabbit recipe will make a believer out of anyone—just don't mention Thumper.

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