Here is a very simple recipe for rabbit in gibelotte (sometimes incorrectly spelled "lapin en gibelote").
What is rabbit gibelotte?
Gibelotte, which comes from the term "gibelet" (a dish made with small birds), is a stew made with white wine, bacon, and mushrooms. Rabbit en gibelotte is a variation of "lapin chasseur."
How should you cook this rabbit gibelotte?
This rabbit gibelotte is an easy recipe to make and cooks relatively quickly, especially if you use a pressure cooker.
But you can also cook this rabbit gibelotte in a cast-iron pot. This will allow for a slow, flavorful cooking process.
How do you season your rabbit gibelotte?
To flavor the meat and the sauce, I naturally use a bouquet garni (bay leaf, thyme, and other herbs like rosemary, depending on what you have).
But I also like to add one or two carrots and a stalk of celery to further enhance the flavor of this aromatic bouquet.
Give it a try!
I hope youâll feel inspired to try this delicious rabbit stew recipe yourself!
Enjoy, and thank you in advance for your comments đ





Great, thank you very much for the clear explanation
Hello Françoise, thank you so muchâI'm glad you liked the recipe!!!
Thanks for this classic recipeđ
You're welcome, Brigitte!
I added some carrot slices and decided to use red wine đ· instead, along with some oregano
Hi Mario, thanks for your comment… carrots really do go well in this rabbit stew recipe, so Iâve added them to the list of ingredients! As for the red wine, that would make it more of a âcivet,â but Iâm sure it would be delicious too đ
Easy and delicious. A variation with crĂšme fraĂźche and spaghetti is also very popular.
Thanks for your suggestionâIâll definitely give it a try đ