Roast Rabbit

1 rabbit; oven ready
4 rashers bacon

Weigh the rabbit and calculate the cooking time allowing 15 minutes per 450g (1 lb) roasting time plus 15 minutes
Stand in a roasting tin. Top with bacon.
Roast at 220 C / 425 F / Gas 7 for 15 minutes. Reduce to 180 C / 350 F / Gas 4. Continue to roast for the required amount of time, basting frequently with juices. Accompany with gravy, cranberry sauce and vegetables. Yield: 4 servings

By: The Dairy Book of Home Cookery: New Edition for the 90's
Posted to rec.food.recipes by Helen Watson on March 13, 1998.
Adapted by Patti Vincent