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Smoked Rabbit

This is a surprisingly delicious way to cook rabbit. This smoked rabbit is cooked low and slow and is tender and moist.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
17 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the brine
  • water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup salt
  • 3 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 2 rabbit
For Smoking
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, granulated
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary

Instructions

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  1. Add salt and sugar to a medium saucepan.
  2. Add two cups water. Heat and stir to dissolve.
  3. Pour brine into a medium bowl to cool it down. Adding ice will speed up the process.
  4. Add rabbit and spices to a glass or plastic bowl with a lid.
  5. Pour cooled brine onto rabbit. Mix. Add cold water, if needed to cover the meat.
  6. Cover and move to the refrigerator to brine overnight.
  7. Add dry rub ingredients to a small bowl or plastic container.
  8. Shake or stir with a spoon to mix spices.
  9. Remove rabbit from the fridge about one hour before smoking to come down closer to room temperature. Rinse with cold water.Discard brine.
  10. Pat meat dry with a paper towel.
  11. Coat all surfaces of the rabbit with dry rub.
  12. Set up smoker with wood chips or pellets. Preheat to 200°F / 95°C.
  13. Place pieces directly onto the smoker rack.
  14. Smoke rabbit for 5-6 hours until internal temperature reaches 160°F / 70°C. Measure temperature in the thickest part of the back thigh. Remove it from the smoker. Tent with aluminum foil. Let rest for at least 10 minutes. In the first 5 minutes, internal temperature should raise to 165°F / 73°C.

Nutrition Information

Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 55g (110%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 203mg (68%) Sodium 11302mg (471%) Potassium 978mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 55g 110%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 203mg 68%
Sodium 11302mg 471%
Potassium 978mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.