Hindquarter

Meat

Hindquarter

Hare hindquarter is the rear leg primal—roasting joints, steaks and trim for mince depending on fabrication. Darker, stronger and gamier than rabbit, with blood-rich traditional sauces. Separate prime roasting muscles from sinewy trim. Young animals roast; older ones braise. Rest roasts well before carving.

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Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartHindquarterVersatile

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 195

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.8 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.21 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.76 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Cholesterol 69.9 mg
  • Sodium 62.7 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20.9 g
  • Water 62.4 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

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

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

Medieval hunt kitchens jugged and spit-roasted hare as high game. Cooks treated hindquarter of hare as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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