Stretch Your Meat Budget: Homestead Rabbit Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken or rabbit (approximately 3 pounds, pictured is a homegrown rabbit)
• 1 onion
• 3 carrots
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• Garlic, minced
• Herbs (freshly harvested from our homestead)
• Flour (for dumplings and pot pie crust)
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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Main Ingredient:
   • Roast or pressure cook the chicken or rabbit until fully cooked.
2. Extract the Meat:
   • Allow the cooked meat to cool to the touch.
   • Remove the meat from the bone and set it aside.
3. Preserve the Broth:
   • Reserve the flavorful broth for future use in making dumplings, soup, or pot pie.
4. Stretching the Meal:
   • A single modest chicken or rabbit can be transformed into multiple meals.
   • Use the meat obtained to create various dishes such as dumplings, soup, and pot pie.
5. Meal Ideas:
   • Dumplings: Incorporate the reserved broth into dumplings, creating a hearty and satisfying dish.
   • Soup: Utilize the broth to craft a nourishing soup, loaded with homegrown vegetables.
   • Pot Pie: Make a delightful pot pie, incorporating the meat, vegetables, and a homemade crust using our homegrown herbs and garlic.
6. Cost Breakdown:
   • Rabbit Production Cost: $6
   • Homegrown Ingredients: Carrots, onions, herbs, and garlic
   • Additional Cost: Factor in $1.50 for flour used in dumplings and pot pie crust.
7. Economical Outcome:
   • With a total investment of approximately $8, you can enjoy two main courses with the added bonus of leftovers for the next day.