Name: Civet of Hare
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 hare or 3 cottontail rabbits, (or 2 domestic rabbits); Blood from the critters, (mixed with a little red wine vinegar (optional)); 2 carrots, (grated); 2 celery sticks, (minced); 1 large onion, (grated); 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1/4 cup brandy; 1 bottle red wine; flour for dusting; 1/4 pound bacon; 5 tablespoons duck fat or butter; 1/2 ounce dried mushrooms; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon quatre epices; 1 pint stock or broth ((any kind)); 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms; 1 onion, (sliced); 1 tablespoon heavy cream; 1 tablespoons minced parsley; Salt and black pepper