Fried Rabbit

Ingredients

• 2 young rabbits (approximately 3 pounds each)
• 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
• 3 cups milk
• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• salt and pepper, to taste
• currant jelly, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced

Directions

1. 1

   Wash dressed rabbit with water and cut into serving pieces.

2. 2

   Combine eggs and one cup of the milk; add one cup flour gradually, then salt and beat until smooth.

3. 3

   Dip rabbit pieces into batter and fry in hot butter until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and continue cooking until tender, 30 to 40 minutes, turning frequently.

5. 5

   Place on a heated serving platter.

6. 6

   To make gravy; add remaining flour to fat in pan, add remaining milk gradually, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and season with salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Pour over cooked rabbit pieces and garnish with jelly and a sprinkle of parsley.