Hassenpfeffer (Pickled Rabbit) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 rabbits, cut for frying
vinegar, and
water, in equal amounts
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
4 bay leaves
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy sour cream

Preparation

Place cut up rabbit in a large bowl or crock and cover with marinade of equal parts water and vinegar, the onion, salt, pepper, cloves and bay leaves.
Cover the bowl or crock and let marinade in a cool/cold place for two days.
Remove rabbit pieces and dry each piece.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet and slowly brown rabbit, turning it often.
Gradually add some of the marinade sauce, about 1/2 cup each time, and simmer with a lid on it until it is tender.
Add sour cream just before serving.