I just cooked some rabbit for my dad's supper today. I'd bought 2 1/2 lbs of frozen rabbit pieces from the Duncans at the Farmer's Market on Bardstown Road about two weeks ago. I'd never cooked rabbit before, so I called my aunt, the family cooking expert. Here's what she had me do:
(1) Dredge the rabbit pieces in your favorite mix of flour, salt, and pepper. (I used that, plus a generous helping of Essence of Emeril, since that's a favorite at Daddy's house)
(2) Lightly brown the pieces in a frying pan on medium heat. Don't use a lot of oil, 'cause you're gently browning, not frying. (I used my spray bottle of olive oil to coat the frying pan).
(3) When the rabbit is brown, drain off any oil, then add some water to the pan (I used maybe 1/3 cup). Lid the pan and put it in a 350 degree oven for about 45 min to an hour. This will steam-cook the rabbit the rest of the way through, so you won't have to worry about it being tough.
I followed her directions (with mild modifications as noted above), and the rabbit came out of the oven flavorful and fork-tender. Daddy proclaimed it excellent and was chowing down with glee as I left the house.
Hope that helps. Oh, and the web site for Duncan's Rabbit & Poultry Farm is here:
http://www.kyagr.com/Main.aspx?procedure=show_page(8906)