New Year's Rabbit Marinated in the Oven

Marinade Preparation In a large bowl, combine the red wine, olive oil, minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to make the marinade.

Marinating the Rabbit Place the rabbit pieces in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Make sure all the pieces are coated with the marinade. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Preheating the Oven Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Preparing the Rabbit for Roasting In a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the rabbit pieces from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip off, and place them in the skillet or roasting pan.

Adding Vegetables Add the carrots and potatoes to the skillet or roasting pan, arranging them around the rabbit pieces. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Roasting the Rabbit Cover the skillet or roasting pan with foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour.

Finishing the Roasting After 1 hour, remove the foil and baste the rabbit pieces with the juices from the pan. Return the skillet or roasting pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the rabbit is golden brown and cooked through.

Serving the Dish Once cooked, remove the skillet or roasting pan from the oven and let the rabbit rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with the roasted carrots and potatoes. Enjoy!