Coniglio alla Toscana

Rabbit is a much-loved and respected meat in most parts of Italy, but perhaps especially in Tuscany, where every smallholding, farm or country home will have a few chickens and some rabbits kept for eating purposes in the back garden. Rabbit is lean and tasty, and at least 50 or so well-known recipes exist that are frequently and lovingly cooked in order to enjoy this delicious meat. This is a truly ancient recipe, apparently dating back to the time of the Etruscans, and is a thoroughly tri