Ingredients

10 Rabbits

Method

Joint rabbits and soak in cold salted water for 2-3 hours.

Drain and dry - roll in seasoned flour.

Pack joints into a deep dish, seasoning with salt and pepper and sprinkling with sage.

Pour on milk, and scatter bacon over the top.

Cover tightly and cook 325 degrees for 1 1/2-2 hours until rabbit is still just underdone.

Divide into casseroles.

Spread with crust mixture (see below).

Cook 30 minutes until top is starting to brown.

(Reheat for 20 minutes to serve)

Crust:

Chop onions finely, cook in butter until turning colour. Put into a bowl, let cool.

Add crumbs, lemon rind and parsley.

Bind with egg, add a little milk if necessary, but do not let it get wet.