Name: Grilled Rabbit with Lemon and Herbs
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 rabbit, spatchcocked (backbone removed); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 lemons (juiced and zested); 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper; *Mediterranean Grilling Method**; 1. **Marination**:; - Combine oil, lemon juice and zest, herbs, garlic; - Marinate spatchcocked rabbit 4-8 hours; - **Acidity**: Lemon helps tenderize lean meat; 2. **Grilling Setup**:; - Set up two-zone fire (hot and medium); - Oil grates to prevent sticking; - **Temperature**: Medium-high heat; 3. **Cooking Process**:; - Start skin-side down over medium heat; - Cook 8-10 minutes until skin is crispy; - Flip, continue cooking to 160°F internal; 4. **Resting and Service**:; - Rest 10 minutes before carving; - Drizzle with fresh lemon juice; - Garnish with additional fresh herbs; *Service**: With grilled vegetables, Greek salad, pita bread; ### Specialty Preparations; ##

Marination:
- Combine oil, lemon juice and zest, herbs, garlic
- Marinate spatchcocked rabbit 4-8 hours
- Acidity: Lemon helps tenderize lean meat
Grilling Setup:
- Set up two-zone fire (hot and medium)
- Oil grates to prevent sticking
- Temperature: Medium-high heat
Cooking Process:
- Start skin-side down over medium heat
- Cook 8-10 minutes until skin is crispy
- Flip, continue cooking to 160°F internal
Resting and Service:
- Rest 10 minutes before carving
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs

Service: With grilled vegetables, Greek salad, pita bread

Grilled Rabbit with Lemon and Herbs

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