My Pops' Perfect Rabbit Recipe

My dad came up with this recipe many years ago and never bothered to name it, so I just call it "pop's rabbit recipe." It's still one of my all-time favorites. It's fairly straightforward, if a bit time consuming, and very much worth the effort.

Serves: 2-3
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 rabbits cut into 5 pieces each (front legs, back legs and back)
• 2 cups seasoned flour
• Egg wash or milk
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 2 small cans of mushrooms
• 2 (12-ounce) cans of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 4 (4-inch) pieces of hot Italian sausage
• 1 can of mandarin orange slices (optional)

Directions:

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