Rabbit - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large or 2 small rabbits
1/2 c. bacon drippings
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 carrot, diced
1 c. mushrooms
2 ribs celery
1 green pepper
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
3 small bunches basil
pinch of brown sugar

Preparation

Brown rabbit with garlic in bacon drippings.
When brown, add other ingredients.
Cover tightly and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until rabbit is tender.