Rustic Hare Stew

Name: Rustic Hare Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 hare, jointed; 500ml red wine; 2 carrots, roughly chopped; 1 onion, quartered; 3 garlic cloves; 2 bay leaves; Fresh thyme; Salt and pepper

April 18, 2026

A slow-simmered hare stew with red wine, herbs, and root vegetables, deeply flavored and traditional.

Prep 20min
Cook 2h 30min
Total 2h 50min
Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 hare, jointed
500ml red wine
2 carrots, roughly chopped
1 onion, quartered
3 garlic cloves
2 bay leaves
Fresh thyme
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Marinate the hare in red wine with vegetables and herbs overnight.
Brown the hare pieces in batches in a heavy casserole.
Add the marinade and vegetables, bring to a simmer.
Cook covered on low heat for 2.5 hours until tender.
Season and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This recipe is inspired by a passage from Diario de un cazador by Miguel Delibes. It is AI-generated and shared for entertainment, culinary inspiration, and reading enjoyment. Please use your own judgment and experience when preparing it.