Savory Rabbit

Description
Serves 4.

Ingredients

 * 1 rabbit, cut into portions
 * 3 medium slices streaky bacon, chopped
 * 2 tbsp olive oil
 * 4 garlic cloves, chopped
 * large sprig each fresh rosemary and sage chopped
 * 2 glasses white wine
 * 400 g / 14 oz 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) Sauté for a few more minutes, then add the win allowing it to bubble for a few minutes.
 * 6) Add the tomatoes and sugar, season with salt and black pepper and simmer ½ with the lid slightly askew for about 1½ hrs.
 * 7) If the sauce gets too thick during cooking, add a little more wine.
 * 8) Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and a green salad.