Chicken Fried Cottontail with Truffled Honey Drizzle

Directions

1. Add yogurt or buttermilk and rabbit to an airtight container and allow to marinate for 5-8 hours.

2. Remove rabbit from marinade and allow excess liquids to drain in a colander for a few minutes.

3. Meanwhile, combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Set aside.

4. Combine dredge ingredients in a large bowl. Working in batches of a few at a time, add rabbit to flour/dredge and turn pieces over and around until evenly coated.*

5. In a deep sided cast iron or heavy bottomed pot heat lard to 375° F. Again working in batches, fry each piece of rabbit for 5 minutes on each side. Remove Rabbit from the hot oil and drain on paper towels.

6. Transfer rabbit to a bowl and drizzle with a spoonful of the honey mixture. Gently toss and then place in your desired serving dish. Finish with an additional spoonful of Honey dressing and sprinkle with chopped chives.