Forequarter

Meat

Forequarter

Hare forequarter is the front half—shoulder, neck and related muscles for braising, mince and pot-roasts. Darker, stronger and gamier than rabbit, with blood-rich traditional sauces. Joint into manageable pieces, match each muscle to moist heat, and save bones for stock. Flavour runs deep on hard-working meat.

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Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartForequarterVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 191

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12.6 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.71 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.98 g
  • Cholesterol 69.2 mg
  • Sodium 59.6 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.5 g
  • Water 60.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Forequarter of Hare: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

British jugged hare with blood sauce became a classic country dish; forequarter of hare took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Game dealers sold oven-ready hare when home butchery declined. Cooks treated forequarter of hare as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As hare cookery specialised, forequarter was portioned and sold ready for the pan. British jugged hare with blood sauce became a classic country dish.

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