Instructions

1. In a large heavy bottom frying pan, brown the bacon ends and pieces on low heat. You want to render the fat until the bottom of the pan is covered with a thin layer of fat. By then, the bacon should be getting crisp but not burned.
2. Remove the bacon from the pan.
3. To the pan, add the pieces of rabbit. Do not crowd. You may have to brown the meat in two batches.
4. Once the pieces are well browned on one side, season to taste with the Montreal Steak seasoning. Turn the meat to brown on the other side. Season. Remove from the pan; set aside while you brown the second batch of meat. Remove from the pan.
5. To the pan, add the sliced shallots, minced garlic and parsley. Brown lightly and stir gently to mix evenly.
6. Top with all the mushrooms. Allow the mushrooms to cook for about 5 minutes until they render some liquid. Mix together evenly with the shallot mixture.
7. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms to coat evenly. Mix the mushrooms and shallot well to distribute the flour evenly throughout. Allow the flour to form a light colored roux while scraping the bottom of the pan to release all the brown bits.
8. Spread the mushrooms evenly across the pan and top with the browned rabbit.
9. Pour the red wine and chicken broth between the pieces of rabbit and shake the pan gently to distribute throughout the meat.
10. Add sufficient liquid to almost cover the meat.
11. Simmer, covered, for about 1 hour. I use a lid with an adjustable vent. At this point, I open the vent about 1/3 of the way and cook for another 1/2 hour. This allows the liquid to evaporate a little and thicken the sauce.
12. Serve over mashed potatoes.
13. À table! Bon appétit.