Broiled Rabbits

Original Recipe

After skinning and cleaning the rabbits, wipe them dry, split them down the back lengthwise, pound them flat, then wrap them in letter paper well buttered, place them on a buttered gridiron, and broil over a clear, brisk fire, turning them often. When sufficiently cooked, remove the papers, lay them on a very hot platter, season with salt, pepper and plenty of butter, turning them over and over to soak up the butter. Cover and keep hot in a warming oven until served.

Ingredients

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  • 1 buttered gridiron
  • 1 clear
  • 1 very hot platter
  • 1 warming oven until served

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Instructions

  1. 1

    After skinning and cleaning the rabbits, wipe them dry, split them down the back lengthwise, pound them flat, then wrap them in letter paper well buttered, place them on a buttered gridiron, and broil over a clear, brisk fire, turning them often.

  2. 2

    When sufficiently cooked, remove the papers, lay them on a very hot platter, season with salt, pepper and plenty of butter, turning them over and over to soak up the butter.

  3. 3

    Cover and keep hot in a warming oven until served.

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Recipe by Mrs. F.L. Gillette from The White House Cook Book (1887)