How to Skin A Rabbit Texas Style

September 19, 2010

Folks,
The Blogmeister has recently been reading threads on thunderbirdnest regarding rabbits and how to cook 'em. Nesters from all around the country have posted on the thunderbird site as to the best way to cook a rabbit. This blogger would like to inform you readers the steps one must go through in order to catch, skin, then cook the rabbit. In this state, all things are done the Texas way.

The first step is the drinking stage. You have the option of using any flavor of Thunderbird wine, or you can consume home brew made with love in a still. This will allow for better hunting as one might not spot the elusive Bunny without inbibing on some form of liquid refreshment.

The second step is the huntin' phase. In order to capture the rabbit, one must be very, very quiet. If startled, a Bunny could die of fright and the meat will become tainted.


The Elusive Bunny

When we hunt 'round here, we know that rabbits should only be hunted during the months containing the letter 'R'. If hunting any other month, you might run into a grubby rabbit. The meat on those Bunnies is prone to parasites and is dangerous for human consumption. If you are hunting in the proper month and found you a good 'un then just go ahead and do the deed in the most humane way. We respect our critters, but we do what we must for food.

Next comes the skinning phase. Depending on the rabbit size or unless it happens to have antlers like the rare Jack-a-lope (with the Jack-a-lope you will hang it by the antlers), you should always start with its hind legs. You hang the critter upside down, and let your spouse or significant other hold the Bunny by the hind quarters. Make a quick slice with your hunting knife and gut it. Make slice marks around the tail and the feet. Pull on the fluffy tail with one quick yank. The skin should come off from the tail to the tips of the ears.

The final step in preparing a rabbit is the cooking phase. The best way to cook a rabbit is to cut it up in sections like you would a squirrel...saturate it in wine, beer, or your special brew from your home still*, coat it in flour, salt, and pepper, then throw it in your cast iron skillet for some deep frying. After the rabbit is fried, drain the sections on a plate with paper towels. Use the leaving’s in the bottom of the skillet for white gravy.
This my friends is how one catches, skins, then cooks the elusive Bunny, Texas Style.

*Caution, if using your home brew to saturate the Bunny prior to deep frying, stand away from the skillet as not to get burned from the explosion...