Lapin à la moutarde, mustard-tarragon cream

Rabbit gently braised in a cream of Dijon mustard and tarragon: the tender pale meat takes up the fine mustard heat, while the tarragon adds its anise-like note. French country cooking at its best.

Poultry category
20 MIN Vorbereitung
65 MIN Kochzeit
4 people portions
Lapin à la moutarde, mustard-tarragon cream

Zubereitung

Coat the rabbit

Pat the rabbit pieces dry, season with salt and pepper and coat them all over with 3 tbsp Dijon mustard. Let sit briefly.

Sear

Heat butter and oil in a braising pot and sear the pieces over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden brown all over. Remove.

Start the sauce

In the same pot, sweat the shallots until translucent, deglaze with white wine and reduce by half. Pour in the stock.

Braise

Return the rabbit pieces, cover and braise gently over low heat for 45 minutes, until the meat is tender.

Finish the cream

Stir in the crème fraîche, both mustards and the tarragon and let infuse briefly — do not boil again. Season to taste and serve.


Why this wine?

To Louré:

The Louré answers the mustard-tarragon cream with substance and minerality; its broad body settles beneath the cream and carries the fine heat of the Dijon, while its freshness picks up the tarragon.

To Gigue:

The Gigue (red) brings a bright, juicy fruit as a second voice — its lively structure sets a fresh counterpoint to the creamy meat.