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How to cut a rabbit into portions, video
Knowing how to separate rabbit meat, you will notice that this process is similar to dividing poultry into portions, but it has some peculiarities. With the help of our recommendations, you can easily cope with cutting the carcass.
How to butcher a rabbit: preparing portions
If the carcass was stored in the freezer, then it should be thawed before cutting. To speed up the process, you can put the rabbit in cool water and add a little vinegar – about two tablespoons. Cutting can be started only after complete defrosting. You will need a sharp knife, kitchen scissors or a hatchet and a board.
To cut a rabbit into portioned pieces, you need to do the work in stages.
The work is carried out in stages:
- First of all, you need to trim the fat, which can then be used during frying, and remove the insides. Store products are most often sold gutted.
- For the convenience of cutting, separate the back of the carcass by cutting the bones with kitchen scissors or a meat hatchet.
- Having cut off the legs, you need to evaluate their dimensions. If necessary, cut each hind leg at the joint into two pieces.
The first part of the cutting is over. From the back, we managed to get five portions of rabbit meat.
How to cut rabbit meat: front
Now you should cut the front part of the carcass:
- cut off the front legs and, if necessary, divide each into two parts;
- the remaining torso must be cut into the sternum and back;
- cut the chest into small pieces with scissors;
- chop the back or cut with a strong knife into 5-6 pieces across the ridge.
The whole rabbit is cut and ready for further cooking. The meat of this animal is considered dietary. It can be fried, boiled, stewed, baked in the oven and used to prepare various dishes. Not wanting to use all the pieces at once, they can be folded into a bag and frozen.
How to butcher a rabbit: video with explanations
If this is your first time going to butcher the carcass of an eared animal, then to get a more complete picture of the work ahead, watch the video. The instructions clearly show how you can cut a rabbit into pieces suitable for preparing a particular dish.
If it takes a long time to cut a rabbit into portioned pieces, do not despair, because skill comes with experience. With a little practice, you should be able to butcher a carcass in a matter of minutes without any problems.
Also good to know: how to cut a herring