Oven Barbecue Rabbit

2 rabbits (cut into joints)

1 ½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

¾ cup barbecue sauce

½ cup water

• Season moist pieces of rabbit with the salt and pepper.

• Place in a shallow baking dish and brush generously with barbecue sauce.

• Pour water in dish, cover and bake at 350 F for about 45 minutes.

• Turn pieces and brush again with the barbecue sauce.

• Bake uncovered for an additional 20 – 30 minutes until browned and tender, brushing again with sauce to keep surface moist.