Leg

Meat

Leg

Rabbit leg is a large roasting and braising joint—bone-in for flavour, boneless for even slicing. Working muscle with good depth. Lean mild pale meat is more herbaceous when wild and milder when farmed. Slow-roast young legs; braise older ones until tender. Rest and carve across the grain. Leftovers suit pies and spiced stews in French, Spanish, Italian and British country cookery.

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Characteristics

Preparations

Bone InBonelessBraisedButterfliedRoasted

Traits

Bone In OptionFlavourfulLarge JointRoast Or BraiseVersatile

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 190

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 11.8 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.21 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 5.13 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Cholesterol 68.5 mg
  • Sodium 60.9 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.8 g
  • Water 61.6 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

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

As rabbit cookery specialised, leg was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Mediterranean cultures raised and hunted rabbits for pot and spit.

French mustard rabbit and Spanish rice dishes codified classic treatments; leg of rabbit took a named place in that kitchen trade.

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