INGREDIENTS

1hares, jointed
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
6 ounces lardon bacon
1 large onion , diced
1 large carrot , diced
6whole garlic cloves , peeled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 tomatoes , chopped
2 tablespoons red currant jelly
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
325 ml white wine (1/2 bottle)
2 tablespoons crushed juniper berries
2 sprigs fresh thyme
3 bay leaves
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a heavy bottomed, oven proof casserole, heat olive oil butter and bacon over medium high until the fat renders from the bacon.
Add the hare pieces and brown well on all sides.Season with salt and pepper.Add onion, [...]