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Smoked Rabbit on the Pellet Grill

This is a very simple way to make smoked rabbit on the pellet grill. It gets a nice smokey flavor and stays tender.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 whole rabbit (2-3 pounds)
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar optional

Instructions

  • Preheat pellet grill to 250℉
  • Mix together the 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.
  • Coat the 1 whole rabbit (2-3 pounds) with 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil. Sprinkle the seasonings over it, making sure to get all sides.
  • Smoke for about 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 160℉ in the fattest part of the rear thigh. If desired, spritz with 4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar every 30 minutes.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before carving and serving.

Notes

Feel free to use your favorite BBQ rub or spice mix instead of the blend listed.
If you want to use BBQ sauce, brush it on when the thigh registers 145℉ then continue to cook until it hits 160℉. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 8mg
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