Loin

Meat

Loin

Rabbit loin is the premium back muscle—usually tender, fine-grained, suited to roasting whole or cutting into chops and medallions. Lean mild pale meat is more herbaceous when wild and milder when farmed. Avoid overcooking; residual heat finishes the centre. Rest and slice across the grain. Low fat means baste, sauce or braise; check wild animals for shot. Pairs with mustard, lardons, white wine, thyme, olives and prunes.

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Characteristics

Preparations

ChopsGrilledPan FriedRoasted

Traits

JuicyLean To Moderate FatPremiumRoast Or GrillTenderVersatile

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 171

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.32 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.87 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.69 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.76 g
  • Cholesterol 73.4 mg
  • Sodium 59.8 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.1 g
  • Water 63.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Loin is typically among the leaner, tender muscle primals.

History

As rabbit cookery specialised, loin 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; loin of rabbit took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Slow-food kitchens revived whole-rabbit jointing and saddle roasts. Cooks treated loin of rabbit as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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