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Gollum's Rabbit Tartine

The Starving Chef
A Lord of the Rings inspired appetizer with rabbit roulade, croustini, pear and brie.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Assemble Time 30 minutes
Total Time 10 hours
Course Charcuterie, Fictional Feasts
Cuisine Lord of the Rings Inspired
Servings 8 pieces

Equipment

Ingredients
  

FOR RABBIT ROULADE:

  • 8 oz boneless rabbit saddle
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2-3 teaspoons fine salt

FOR TARTINE:

  • 8 slices rabbit roulade
  • 1 baguette sliced & toasted
  • 1 green pear sliced thin
  • 1 log brie sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 strips bacon cooked & crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons chives chopped
  • 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Instructions
 

FOR SOUS VIDE RABBIT ROULADE:

  • Prep the water bath by submerging the immersion circulator and preheating the pot to 160°F.
  • Unroll the rabbit saddle. Season both sides with salt and Italian seasoning. Spread the whole grain mustard on the inside of the saddle from end to end.
  • Tightly roll the saddle back up to form a spiral. Tuck the ends under. Use butcher twine to securely tie the roulade into a tenderloin shape.
  • Place the roulade into a vacuum baggie. Seal the baggie.
  • Submerge the roulade in the preheated water bath. Sous vide 90 minutes at 160°F.
  • When cooked, remove the rabbit from the water bath. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes then transfer to the fridge and chill for 8 hours or until the roulade is cooled all the way through.

MAKING CROUSTINI:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 8-12 minutes, until the toasts are lightly golden but slightly soft in the center. Cool completely prior to assembly.

ASSEMBLING THE TARTINE:

  • Cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-8 minutes. Cool, then crumble. Set aside.
  • Thinly slice the rabbit roulade into 6-8 bite size pieces. Slice the pear into very thin slices. Slice the brie into rounds (if using a log) or into thin slices (if using a wheel).
  • Dab a tiny bit of mustard into the center of each croustini. Place a slice of pear on top followed by a slice of brie and the rabbit roulade.
  • Place a few crumbles of bacon onto each roulade. Sprinkle on the chives for a pop of color. Serve room temperature and enjoy while taking the Hobbits to Isengard!
Keyword brie, Lord of the Rings, pear, rabbit
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