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Roast Saddle of Hare with Chestnuts, Mushrooms and Shallots
Preparation info
- Serves
2
- Difficulty
Complex
Appears in
Published 2000
Sometimes I cook this next recipe with quartered, peeled firm pears or apples instead of the mushrooms. The slight sweetness accompanies the hare very well.
Ingredients
- saddle of hare
1 tablespoon - freshly ground black pepper
pinch each of
Method
Prepare the meat a few hours in advance, the night before or in the morning, whichever is more convenient. Make sure it is well trimmed.
Brush it all over with the oil, and rub in the spices and herbs. Cover, and leave in a cool place, or refrigerator.
The hare will take only about 15 minutes to roast and 15 minutes to rest, so prepare your vegetables in advance.
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