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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
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Keyword: rabbit pot pie
Servings: 8
Calories: 3646kcal
Author: Ashley Nicole

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

Bake

  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown and bubbling.
  • Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  • 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!