My first post here. Its a little late but better late then never. I managed a couple of Cotton tails up the 33 in Los Padres National Forest they made a great 4th of July meal. Unfortunatley I fogot the camera but I invented a recipe that made them real tasty. I just need to figure how to age the meat so that its a little more tender. But if you want to try something nice check this recipe out.2 rabbits quartered1 cup flour2 TBL Spoons Dijon Mustard1 TEA Spoon Ground Coriander1 TEA Spoon HorseradishDash of PaprikaSmall bunch of Fresh SageOlive Oil3 Cloves chopped Garlic2 Cups Organic Apple JuiceSplash of Gran MarnierFlour Rabbit, then mix Mustard, Coriander, Horseradish, Paprika, Salt and Pepper together and coat floured Rabbit, set aside.Heat Olive oil and add Garlic then add diced Sage leaves let simmer till garlic just begins to get golden. Then remove Sage and Garlic for later use. In the hot Olive oil sear the rabbit till golden. Once golden add Apple Juice, Gran Marnier, garlic and sage and let simmer and reduce. Remove serve and Enjoy =)
Cotton Tail Opener late report
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:09 AM
Welcome , and its never to late here 
got to try your recipe out, so where are you from and what shooting iron do you use ect.
got to try your recipe out, so where are you from and what shooting iron do you use ect.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 08:15 AM
For tenderizing game I've found marinating it in wine or brandy or any alcohol will breakdown the meat. Also the younger the rabbit the better. Oh I almost forgot Welcome to the board and please join in whenever.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 08:45 AM
Bullseye, welcome to the forum. Where abouts are you from? The recipe looks good, I'll have to try it.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 08:48 AM
Welcome to the forum BullsEye.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 11:01 AM
hello bullseye i always was told it best to soak them is vinegar for a few days before cooking them.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 11:24 AM
I chew them . that makes them tender too 
NO I like to let them set in fredge for 2 days then freezes. then thaw and then do what ever you whant to cook them. slow low heat and marinade helps. 
I see you are a 1022 guy that gun is great for them bunnies. I realy like mine. and welcome.
NO I like to let them set in fredge for 2 days then freezes. then thaw and then do what ever you whant to cook them. slow low heat and marinade helps. I see you are a 1022 guy that gun is great for them bunnies. I realy like mine. and welcome.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 11:46 AM
The 33, eh? I am up and down that highway a lot. Where abouts are you from?
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 01:53 PM
Wow thank you all for the warm welcome. I am living in South Pasadena but I use to live out at San Luis Obispo. I found out about the 33 while doing some motorcycle touring and later looked it up and found that its also Los Padres National Forrest. Was great to be there. The bunnies tasted great but they just needed a little tenderizing.
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 02:37 PM
well we are just being nice right now so that later we will let you have it.........
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Posted 09 July 2006 - 03:47 PM
There is good quail hunting and fishin up along the 33, too.
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