Name: Grilled Rabbit Sausage over Stewed White Beans
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H0M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 rabbit, de-boned and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 pounds); 6 slices bacon, diced into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup pecan pieces, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, recipe follows; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 2 cups cooked cannellini beans; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chiffonade fresh spinach; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup beef broth; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon butter; Parsley, for garnish; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions

For the sausage:
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Grind the mixture in a meat grinder fitted with a 1/4-inch die or coarsely grind in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Form a teaspoon of the mixture into a small ball and pan-fry for a minute on each side to test the seasoning. Form the mixture into 6 (3-inch) patties, 1/4-inch thick. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the patties for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Alternatively, cook sausage patties on a greased grill and cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes on each side.
For the Beans:
Heat the oil in a saute pan, over medium heat. Fry the garlic slices until golden, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove and drain on paper towels. Add the shallots and beans to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Add the broth. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the thyme and continue to simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. To serve, spoon the bean mixture in the center of each plate. Lay 2 patties against each other over the beans. Garnish with parsley.