Rabbit Pot Pie
This Rabbit Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender rabbit meat, hearty vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce, all encased in a golden sourdough crust.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Keyword: rabbit pot pie
Servings: 8
Calories: 3646kcal
Author: Ashley Nicole
For the Filling:
- 1 pound rabbit tenders cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sourdough Pie Crust:
- 2 cups + 2 teaspoons 250 g all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 226 g butter, cold
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons 10 g white vinegar
- 1 cup 250 g sourdough starter discard
For the Traditional Pie Crust (No Sourdough):
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 6 –8 tablespoons ice water
Make the Sourdough Pie Crust
Use a cheese grater to grate the cold butter into a large mixing bowl.
Add the flour, salt, and sugar. Blend together using a pastry cutter or your hands until large crumbles form.
Add the sourdough discard and vinegar, mixing until no dry bits remain. If dry, add a teaspoon of water.
Form dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 2 hours (or up to 4 days).
If needed, you can use the dough right away—I often do when making this recipe!
Make the Traditional Pie Crust
In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until dough holds together.
Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour before rolling out.
Prepare the Filling
Cut rabbit tenders into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
In a large pot, heat butter over medium-high heat and brown the rabbit. Remove and set aside.
Add onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, cook for 1–2 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, and cook 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add chicken broth, then milk/cream, stirring into a thick sauce.
Add thyme, rosemary, and peas. Season with salt and pepper.
Simmer 30 minutes, until rabbit is cooked through and sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Pot Pie
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out bottom crust, fit into a large pie dish or casserole dish.
Spoon rabbit filling into crust.
Roll out top crust, place over filling, and trim excess. Crimp edges to seal.
Cut slits in the top for steam. Brush with beaten egg.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the filling a day ahead to let the flavors meld, then assemble and bake the pie just before serving.
- Substitutions: If rabbit is not available, you can substitute with chicken or turkey for a similar taste.
- Crust Options: Use homemade pie crust or store bought. But of course, homemade is always the healthier option and it’s easy to make!