Savory Rabbit

Description
Serves 4.

Ingredients

 * 1 rabbit, cut into portions
 * 3 medium slices Streaky Bacon, chopped
 * 2tbsp Olive Oil
 * 4 garlic cloves, chopped
 * Large sprig each fresh rosemary and sage chopped
 * 2 glasses White Wine
 * 400g/14oz canned Plum Tomatoes, chopped or sieved
 * 1 tsp sugar
 * Salt and Black Pepper

Directions

 * 1) Soak the rabbit for a couple of hours in cold, slightly salted water.
 * 2) Drain and pat dry with kitchen towel.
 * 3) Brown the bacon in a thick-bottom saucepan in the olive oil.
 * 4) Add the rabbit pieces and brown all over before adding the garlic and herbs.
 * 5) Saute' for a few more mins, then add the win allowing it to bubble for a few mins.
 * 6) Add the tomatoes and sugar, season with salt and black pepper and simmer ½ with the lid slightly askew for about 1 ½hrs.
 * 7) If the sauce gets too thick during cooking, add a little more wine.
 * 8) Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a green salad.