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[norbo1970]

Anybody ever smoked rabbit? I have this huge New Zealand White ready to cook. I want to smoke it. But I would appreciate some words of experience.

 

[daveomak]

I've cooked rabbit lots of ways but never smoked......   It is a lean meat so an initial smoke then braise in beer, onions, garlic, rosemary, etc. may be a way to cook it...    Because it is a big New Zealand, it may be tough unless braised....   I raised NZ's and Cal's for meat....  they are some mighty fine eating critters....  One of my fav's.......   

Dave

 

[fwismoker]

Personally I'd cold smoke it for maybe 30 minutes.. Season it wrap it in bacon.. tooth pic it and grill over charcoal indirect higher heat

 

[xjcamaro]

Here is what i do.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/112011/a-rabbit-feast-qview

 

[gary slagle]

I soaked two in brine solution over night , applied dry rub , wrapped with bacon , put in smoker for 2 1/2 hrs at 225 came out pretty tasty ,