Forequarter

Meat

Forequarter

Rabbit forequarter is the front half—shoulder, neck and related muscles for braising, mince and pot-roasts. Lean mild pale meat is more herbaceous when wild and milder when farmed. 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 205

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 12.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.79 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.8 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
  • Cholesterol 70.5 mg
  • Sodium 60.2 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.9 g
  • Water 61.1 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Medieval warren management supplied rabbits to European kitchens; forequarter of rabbit took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Farmed rabbit offered mild consistent meat for urban butchers. Cooks treated forequarter of rabbit as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As rabbit cookery specialised, forequarter was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Medieval warren management supplied rabbits to European kitchens.

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