Italian · dinner
135m
Total time
4
Servings
480
kcal
hard
Difficulty
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Fronds from a garden fennel bulb are a workable substitute — use about 40 g for the same volume. Fennel seeds alone give sharpness but none of the fresh herbal quality; if seeds are all you have, use a small amount alongside plenty of fresh fronds.
You lose depth but the dish still works. Replace with 80 g finely chopped chicken livers, or skip the offal entirely and double the guanciale with two extra cloves of garlic. Either way, note it as a simplification — the offal is what makes this traditionally Marchigiano.
Yes. Roll and tie the rabbit up to a day in advance and refrigerate uncovered — the exposed surface dries slightly and produces a better crust. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before the oven goes on.
Polenta, roasted potatoes, or good bread to soak up the pan drippings. A bitter green salad alongside cuts the richness well.
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