Southern Fried Rabbit

Name: Southern Fried Rabbit
Prep time: 510 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 530 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: To Brine the Rabbit:; 3 cups (710ml) buttermilk; 2 teaspoons (8g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt use half as much by volume or an equal amount by weight; 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 8 sprigs fresh thyme, picked; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, picked and chopped; One 3-pound (1.4kg) rabbit, broken down into 2 front legs, 2 hind quarters, and 1 saddle cut in half crosswise; To Dredge and Fry:; 2 cups (9 ounces; 260g) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon (12g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; for table salt use half as much by volume or an equal amount by weight; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups (1L) neutral oil such as vegetable, for frying

Prep 8h 30m

Cook 20m

Total 8h 50m

This Southern Fried Rabbit recipe starts by brining the rabbit in buttermilk with spices, fresh herbs, and a 3-pound rabbit, broken down into 2 front legs, 2 hind quarters, and 1 saddle cut in half. The rabbit is then dredged in flour and fried in vegetable oil for a flavorful and crispy dish.

Fried Rabbit

Buttermilk Fried Rabbit