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Fried Rabbit - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Ingredients

Brine

  • 2 tablespoons Kent Rollins’ Original Seasoning optional
  • 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoons ground mustard
  • ½ tablespoon celery salt
  • ½ tablespoon dried oregano

Recipe

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large egg white
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar or vodka
  • In a mixing bowl combine buttermilk eggs, and white vinegar and mix well.
  • Fry oil

Instructions

  • For the brine: Mix all the ingredients together in a large bow. Cut the rabbit into pieces and add to the wet mixture. Cover and place in the icebox 12 to 24 hours.
  • In a large bowl, combine the Original seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, mustard, celery salt and oregano.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch and baking powder.
  • Add about 3 inches of oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, remove the rabbit from the buttermilk and pat dry. Coat the rabbit well with the flour mixture. Dip into the buttermilk and dredge back through the flour mixture. Place on a wire rack for about 5 minutes.
  • Fry the rabbit, a few pieces at a time, for about 4 to 5minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temp is 165 degrees F.