How to Break Down a Rabbit: Easy Tips to Get Started

Rabbit is actually easier to break down than chicken once you know where to cut. That’s because the shoulder isn’t attached by bone, but by tendons and ligaments—just like a deer. (This is what gives these animals their impressive reach and leaping ability!) The only real joints you need to break are the thigh/pelvis, and those snap and roll out pretty easily once you free the muscle around them. You will need: A good sharp filet knife. I like these from Rada because they hold their edge for a decent while, but they're not unaffordable so once I can no longer get a decent edge on it I can just replace them. I am thinking of giving KastKing a try to see how they go. If ya'll try them or have used them, drop me a comment and let me know what you think. A pair of Poultry Shears. These have served us well for 2 years now. And these scissors also come in handy but I use them more for cleaning than piecing out. A good sterile cutting board is always a plus, I'm still using a w...