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Parmigiano-Gratinated Rabbit Roll

17/11/2023

The Parmigiano-gratinated rabbit roll is a dish that offers a rich and sophisticated taste. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 1 deboned rabbit
  • 150 g of DOP grated Parmigiano
  • 100 g of pancetta slices
  • 1 sprig of rosemary
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • White wine to deglaze

For the gratin:

  • 50 g of DOP grated Parmigiano
  • Bread crumbs to taste
  • Butter to taste

Preparation

  1. Take the deboned rabbit and lay it out on a cutting board.
  2. Season the inside of the rabbit with salt and pepper and evenly distribute the grated Parmigiano.
  3. Add the pancetta slices on top of the cheese, together with chopped rosemary needles and crushed garlic cloves.
  4. Roll the rabbit up on itself, taking care to close the ends well to prevent the filling from escaping during cooking.
  5. Tie the rabbit roll with kitchen twine to maintain its shape during cooking.
  6. In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil and brown the roll on all sides until it turns golden.
  7. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
  8. Transfer the roll to a baking dish and cook in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 40 minutes.
  9. In the meantime, mix the remaining Parmigiano with some breadcrumbs.
  10. A few minutes before the end of cooking, remove the roll from the oven, spread a bit of soft butter on the surface, and sprinkle the Parmigiano and breadcrumb mixture to create a gratinated crust.
  11. Put the roll back in the oven and increase the temperature or activate the grill to gratinate until the desired browning is achieved.
  12. Let it rest a few minutes before removing the twine and slicing the roll to serve.

An interesting idea to accompany this dish might be a balsamic vinegar reduction or a side of seasonal roasted vegetables.

Curiosity

Gratin cooking is a technique that involves cooking a dish in the oven or under the grill with the addition of grated cheese, breadcrumbs, and sometimes butter on the surface, to obtain a crispy and golden crust that adds a pleasant variety of textures and flavors to the dish.