Italian Grandma Makes Rabbit Cacciatore

RABBIT CACCIATORE
1 Rabbit
1 large Onion, sliced
4-5 cloves Garlic, crushed
16 ounces Mushrooms, quartered
½ teaspoon Red Hot Pepper Flakes
1 cup White Wine
1-quart Peeled Tomatoes
1 teaspoon Oregano
2-3 Potatoes, cubed
Salt and Black Pepper
Olive Oil
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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[@Nina-725]

Signora Gina Rabbit is so delicious, people think its cruel but back in old days to have a piece of meat at the table was a delicacy. We had farm with rabbits, chickens, goats. Rabbits multiply so quickly that was the meat to eat. People might think it's cruel that was part of life. Rabbit meat tastes 100 times better then chicken. Thank you Signora Gina for this delicious meal you prepared. May God Bless You and Your Family Always. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤🇮🇹❤️🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@dewilew2137]

I never understood why people think it’s cruel to eat one kind of animal, but not another. As long as it’s safe to eat, and it’s killed quickly and as humanely as possible, I don’t see the problem. People are too spoiled and sensitive these days. I’m not the type of person who typically says that, and I always defend my generation when older people say such things, but in this instance, they are right. It’s easy to say that eating animals is cruel when you don’t know hardship.

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

My grandmother from Jamaica used to say that it was all made to be eaten. When you are limited -food, especially meat 🥩, you’ll be happy to get that. Rabbit is delicious. Here in Hawaii, there is a culture that eat dog meat. Since I moved here to Hawaii (over 30+ years ago) , I have NEVER seen stray dogs ever. I certainly would eat it if I was starving.

[@sharonvisini5531]

people in Europe raise rabbits at home for a meat source.

[@Billy-dj8zw]

This is the authentic cacciatore experience. Gina knows it!

[@francesbona1682]

Bravo Gina I was blessed to have found your beautiful videos my grandmother Frances from Bari taught me how to cook starting at 4 years old watching you brings warm wonderful memories of me and my grandma ❤❤❤thank you God bless never ever stop sharing your specialties ❤❤❤❤

[@bap8195]

Grandma Gina,Thank you so much for sharing such a Special Dish that your Dad used to make for you as a child.These is so sweet and beautiful seeing it take you back to those times.💞I love when you sing and cook.I love cooking too and watching you song when you cook just warms my heart.I know you cook with love.Have a Blessed Day and Thank You again for sharing this wonderful recipe with us.🙏🏼 We are so lucky to have you.🌺🌸🌷☺️💖

[@gracer1173]

Mama Gina, it's good to share food recipes you enjoyed growing up in the farm. You're a lovely woman! Thank you❤

[@tumminaro35]

How wonderful...! So many memories of my father going hunting and my mother preparing the rabbit's he caught for us. She made it with red sauce at times, but also with green olives and capers on other occasions. So delicious!!! Thank you Gina and family for giving us the most authentic italian cooking experience on KZbin 😘😘😘❤

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

That sounds delicious.

[@jeannenemmyers6580]

For sure. Wonderful memories never leave us. Hope you and your loved ones are happy and safe. Take care.

[@natasaperun3242]

I enjoyed watching your video, especially part with a song! Whatever you were cooking, it was prepared with lots of love! Thank you for sharing your recipe, life stories and traditional Italian' s song. God bless you and your family, dear Mrs Gina, greetings from Serbia 🇷🇸 ❤

[@giselefontaine]

Given the times we’re in, I appreciate the variety in my freezer for future use. My garden is being munched on by an abundance of rabbits. Every so often one checks out the trap set out and he ends up in our freezer. Wonderful protein source! Thank you Nona, for sharing your recipe.

[@jeannenemmyers6580]

We have wild chickens, pheasants, and other animals here on The Big Island of Hawaii. Be safe and happy with your family and loved ones.

[@roberterickson9885]

Greetings Gina You exude so much deep inner joy...thank you for your willingness to share your recipes, your stories and song. God bless you for all that you share.

[@reneemoriconi7003]

Nonna Ginas favorite ingredient that she uses is LOVE..Her family is blessed to have her. 💗🙏💗

[@justinacarrillo7819]

Thank you Gina , I just love you , love that you sing and share your stories. God bless , JC

[@michaeljakubson2494]

i love this woman!!!!!! reminds me of momma romito. known her for years! she tought me a lot about cooking. learned alot from her from 2004 to 2006. she has passed some years ago. i think was 2010 when she did.. a 76 year old italian lady at the time that spoke broken english! brings back alot of memories of her! i have tried making some of the things from your channel. all unbelievable! thank you for putting out her recipes!

[@johndoddato2662]

I enjoy watching your videos. You remind me of my Grandmother who love to cook. That was so many years ago but I never forget my time growing eating her wonderful meals. My Grandparents were from Campania Italy. Thank you for making these videos, you bless so many people with them.

[@marcmalek3688]

You have been blessed with a great woman. Enjoy her as she is still here on earth. God bless. ☺️

[@melodylynd4917]

Momma Gina! Another great video....and dear part of your history. Thank you for sharing. Love you😘🕯

[@rosiesattic29]

Wow! I haven't had Rabbit since I was a child in the 70s. Looks delicious. 🥰

[@andygrontkowski5447]

Great to see you Grandma Gina!! Great recipe and thanks for showing us!!

[@charlenesavant8800]

Being from the south, I have rabbit many ways. We raised our own also. I have never had it this way but feel I would enjoy it. Thank you ma'am for your wonderful way of teaching. ❤

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love hearing Grandma Gina talk. She is so cute! I love this lady.❤️

[@kathrynday2720]

OMW... I absolutely LOVE her videos. You as a family must be so proud...

[@freedom4ever560]

Very good. I will try. Hope you live another 100 years. Love you Nonna. 🙏❤️

[@GinaRae1964]

Wow, Grandma Gina is singing so well…what a lovely voice! I am a professional musician in an opera company so I hear a lot of singers…Nonna has music in her soul. Thank you. ❤

[@gwenzangari6575]

God bless your Father love you Gina

[@stacb]

What a joy! Looks so tasty. God bless you grandma!

[@valgarvin6026]

I’ve cooked so many of her recipes! My mom loves her sponge cake!

[@karinaemelie1665]

Thank you, sometimes I make rabbit, The meat was tasty and tender, very low in fat but not dry. I let it soak in buttermilk overnight.

[@michaell7267]

Always a pleasure, thank you for this Father’s Day meal! Love this Channel!

[@SweetTea-Stephens]

I’ve never ate rabbit and don’t know that I ever could. But, I watched this anyhow. I love hearing her talk. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us.

[@mcbeed2770]

No matter the meat,, never tried,,my Husband always said , tastes like chicken 😆

[@janettebarr6538]

@@mcbeed2770 your husband is correct it tastes just like the dark meat on the chicken

[@donnaandterrybogyo4807]

Wow! Grandma Gina! You’re wielding a wonderfully SHARP knife! You are a true professional.

[@mariagraziadidomenico7508]

Grande nonna Gina, mi sei mancata tanto, mi piace quando parli americano-italiano, mi ricordo quando venivano in Italia i miei parenti! Se vieni in Italia voglio conoscerti e darti un forte bacione, mi hai insegnato a cucinare tante buone cose! Lol💋🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇮🇹 🇮🇹

[@CabinGRL]

Wonderful recipe I love Rabbit in different dishes! Thank you Grandma Gina I love your channel. ❤I also grew up on wild game, deer, elk, turkeys, duck, rabbit, lots of salmon all kinds of fish and wild pig. It’s the best!

[@jovitanavarro7247]

Hi grandma Gina 🤗.. it's always a pleasure to see you and hear you..as usual I plan on trying this dish..stay well grandma Gina 😊

[@robertcampain612]

I saw this recipe earlier today- and decided to make it for supper. I used chicken, but otherwise followed the recipe. It was great!! I loved it!! Thanks for making the video!! I found a new favorite!!

[@brisco6773]

you are a true inspiration to me... love watching. and love the songs... reminds me of my Grandma

[@GiorgioMagri1]

REMEMBER THE GAME GUYS, DRINK EVERY TIME GINA SAYS OLEEVOOOLYO

[@jackcardozo]

Love the old fashioned way of singing while cooking. Bravo !

[@anhtuchoa4714]

Welcome back Grandma Gina. Happy to see you again... I can learn more from you 😍😍 We love Italian food, specially from ' Chef cook Gina ' 🤗🤗 We wish you guys ( all the family ) always Healthy n Full energy 🤗 i m Vietnamese lives in Switzerland.. Big hugs big kisses to all of you 😘😘😘

[@marcelabeltran6216]

i always love your dishes Mama Gina, and your singing and series too

[@MA-ho7kr]

I m very happy to see you again. Good wishes from morrocco 💐💐💐

[@Nobs1359]

Love you Gina!!!

[@johnnolan4312]

Growing up in the far north of Canada 🇨🇦 my family ate mostly off the land. I have fond memories of eating rabbit , moose deer , fish , ducks ,geese partridge etc, many ways.

[@s1nulog]

Molto Grazie Nonna Gina......ti amo molto......Io sono Maltese......you remind me so much of my Mother and Grandmother, and my favourite Aunty in Malta who is now 90 years old....she is a very good cook and she also cooks a great Rabbit meat stew.....may the Good Lord Bless you always......Ciao Ciao

[@MalteseKat]

I grew up eating rabbit. it's the national dish of Malta. My mother used red wine and served it with pasta.

[@annapagliaruli9499]

Meravigliosa Gina....che cuoca 👩🏻‍🍳 spettacolare....quando canta in 💚🤍❤e meravigliosa non dimentica le sue origini....lunga vita Gina Ti voglio un Gran Bene.....ciao 👋🏻

[@annapagliaruli9499]

@@trevorjennings721 hello thanks for the thought I'm fine thank God ..... in Italy we are very strict with the rules let's say with the arrival of the beautiful summer season we are loosening the grip of the masks a bit ... but not completely ... .

[@jodieluhmann1984]

Thankyou Gina!My father cooked Rabbit in Gelatine.. We had it cold.. Brought back happy memories 😊

[@artistscatalogue7068]

Exquisite dish! A delicacy. - "Coney" "Fenkata" - Rabbit stew goes back to the 14th century, in Germany, Great Britain, France... +

[@rwilson208]

I can not wait to make this recipe. I love rabbits. This is an easy recipe the way that you show us. My grandmother cooked rabbits and squirrels a lot.

[@JackieMorrison1872]

Yeh rabbits are nice running about freely in a field with their babies at this time of year. Weirdo!

[@walkure48]

Rabbits in a field with no coyotes, no foxes, no owls sounds heavenly. Farmers would LOVE a world full of herbivores with no natural predators.

[@maeverlylilith9295]

Lovely song, Grandma Gina❣️ Just wonderful!!! Just like this fabulous recipe!!

[@anniji6538]

So happy to see you. You are an amazing lady!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@matteedeonarine1933]

Gina mama u have so much energy i love never eat rabbit.....an doubt i can....u keep on doing the good work.....enjoy take care an stay safe. 😋😋

[@mbaljak1]

Viva signora e sii in salute! È bello sentirti cantare! Bravo signora, bravo!

[@lynnesimmons3112]

Would love to see more recipes with rabbit.

[@jerryholston6536]

You're such a good cook I love your stories and your singing

[@tamaraballardmaher9365]

I made your chicken cacciatore from your cook book for the second time in 2 weeks today 😍 absolutely delicious your recipes never fail ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@janemartin229]

I've never eaten rabbit. I remember my Dad bringing home this white bunny rabbit and my mom had to skin it and cook it, but I wouldn't eat it! But you make everything look so good, I might try it now!

[@eljuano28]

I hunt for mine and most of the family loves it, but my daughter is uncomfortable with the cute to cooked factor, (in fact she hardly eats meat of any kind anymore,) so I understand what you're saying. If you normally eat chicken store bought, and depending on where you live, some butcheries do sell farm raised rabbit so you can skip the harvesting part of the process. I gotta tell you though, if you can't get over the cute to cooked factor, skipping that part isn't likely to help. I serve my daughter something alternative out of respect and that's okay too. Eggplant makes a decent substitute in recipes like this. I expect she'll eventually just go non-judgemental vegetarian.

[@karenwright8556]

Back years ago when times were harder people ate what was available! Someone said they thought this was gross. Maybe one day they will be glad to have rabbit or whatever. Times change ,we can learn so much from our elders and should. Much respect for Gina! Lots of love!☺️😋😋😋

[@karinaemelie1665]

I agree with you

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Just left a similar comment. Its good to be thankful for what is available to us. 💕

[@Stafford-d8u]

Actually make it in 2022. It’s delicious

[@jaymo4ever]

Fried rabbit (Southern style) is very good! My mother grew up during the Great Depression, and they trapped opposum, raccoon, squirrels, and wild turkey in addition to raising their own chickens. I’ve never had rabbit cacciatore. It looks delicious.

[@janettebarr6538]

When I was young sometimes we only had meat when my father had been poaching, beggars can’t be choosers

[@flatdaddio]

I have had rabbit many times. I never thought of making it like this.. I always used chicken and potatoes for my Cacciatore.

[@eleonora2431]

My mom sings that song too!! Gina we love you

[@rosepaxson5927]

My Dad was a hunter. Man when he brought home rabbits it was like Thanksgiving, because they are seasonal were I live. Thank you so much for sharing. 💕

[@MeLoNBLGofficial]

Dad made it every Easter and Christmas only diff he added olives made it tastier

[@CherylNoe]

Hi Nonna Gina! Great to see you!🥰

[@jameseric2210]

Hello pretty how are you doing?

[@SimplyGobsmacked]

We made Gina's Rabbit Cacciatore for dinner tonight. Followed her recipe exactly (including the rabbit) and it was delicious. Tasted just like my Nana's. Thank you Nana Gina!

[@sylviaseri4235]

Love you Gina, but this I could never make or eat. I have a pet rabbit and she is so beautiful and a wonderful family pet.

[@sandracordova2550]

A los tiempo saludos soy ecuatoriana y vivo en Belgica

[@atonkin0916]

That looks awesome! Thank you so much for all your wonderful vidoes.

[@gloriadimaio854]

My father made this after he hunted the. Rabbits. Thank you for bringing me back to my youth.

[@lauradeluca6520]

Sei tanto bella cara Gina⚘Grazie per la ricetta🙏

[@bozenas8352]

LOVE you Gina😘😘😘💗💗

[@JanicePhillips]

I raise nice, fat rabbits and will definitely be cooking this recipe! Thank you for the love and song!

[@holdenbabyboy]

Wonderful recipe. I haven't had rabbit but I love chicken cacciatore. I would try the rabbit sometime though. Your singing goes straight to my heart.

[@kyosei-jy9qq]

Il cibo della nonna sembra sempre delizioso, voglio mangiare ^ _ ^💕

[@webbmechannel5235]

I like watching how this is made. . Fantastic video.

[@Stafford-d8u]

What a beautiful knife!

[@jenniferwinsor7740]

I ate wild rabbit once while my then boyfriend, now husband was deer hunting. Apparently the rabbits there were eating a lot of spruce or somethin wintergreen flavored. We ate it with tomatoe sauce and spaghetti. Unfortunately it just tasted like wintergreen. I suppose it depends on the time of year and their available food sources.

[@sandib4234]

Never had rabbit like this mom always just breaded it fried it had gravy biscuits and everything else but rabbit is really good 👍🍷

[@lindaherrera8269]

Hi good morning God bless you 🙏❣️

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Rabbit Cacciatore recipe looks so delicious Ms. Gina.

[@joebacarella2829]

Very nice Gina, just look at Gina`s bread she makes, it looks like it just arrived on a plane from Italy, all the best to ya Gina, love the videos.

[@danamarie4847]

It is absolutely wonderful to see you back!!!!! I learn so much from you and I love watching your videos. Would you share the maker of the pot/ skillet you used to make your rabbit in? It worked wonderful for making your rabbit in❤️

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am using a Belgique brand pan. It holds about 6 quarts and measures 12X4. It is one of my favorite pans to use. Thank you for watching :)

[@danamarie4847]

@@BuonAPetitti thank you for sharing the brand and size of your pan, I want to get one to make rabbit in….using your recipe. I hope I can find it on line. My granddaughter and I love your videos❤️

[@jimshaver772]

Cara Gina, si' anch'io mi ricordo del coniglio che si mangiava di domenica con la polenta. Buon pasto, buon ricordi! Grazie

[@happysandyh]

I remember eating rabbit when I was a child. Thank you, Grandma Gina, for sharing a variety of wonderful recipes! I love your videos! God bless you!

[@Blackcat-k9e]

I like rabbit very much I cook as casserole we use to marinate the night before keep in fridge cover with red wine meat come more tender as well take smell of the rabbit away , next day cook first with wine again let assorb the wine with lid on drain the left over wine then fry with onion and oil till meat brown then put a can tomato peeled salt pepper chill basil let cook lid on till tender Some people cook in the oven too

[@MrsMonte]

She’s so beautiful! She reminds me of my mother in law, Rest In Peace, except my mother in law could not speak English. I love rabbit. We make it in the oven but I will try this recipe.

[@stephenjohnson9560]

Wow, great recipe Gina, I love Rabbit and will have to try this. Love the song and I think you need to make a CD of your songs to go with the book, which I use a lot :) Maybe a book 2 ? look forward to your next video and all the best to you and the camera man x

[@mkt3041]

It looks delicious and the wine 🍷 too

[@danielaluchian2671]

Very good dear gina. Congratulation

[@lookinggood6624]

Yum!!! God Bless You😘

[@sylvieroy3205]

Love all your recipes . I was wondering if you will give us your version of Torta Della Nonna had it once would like to know how to make it but with your special touch ! Thank you Merci beaucoup. Have a wonderful day God Bless you dear angel .

[@amfairc5amfairc522]

My dad would hunt rabbits and my mom cooked them in red sauce. So delicious!

[@dangremillion]

Wow! I just made a rabbit stew a few nights ago. This in on my bucket list. I order my rabbit from D'Artagan in Ny

[@notconfused1676]

I’m going to have to try this! We raise meat rabbit. Our favorite way of eating it is rabbit nuggets lol I’m not a fan oh eating rabbit off the bones. This is definitely worth a try, for sure! Thank you for all the wonderful videos!!it’s always a pleasure watching and listening to you. I’ve learned many things from you!

[@janettebarr6538]

I love rabbit stew I haven’t had it for years as I never see them in the butchers for years, but the first time I see rabbit in a butchers I’m going to buy them

[@comiketiger]

This fall I will have to try this. Great job my dear. You sure do not need to apologize for something so outstanding! The only thing I have seen you cook that made say no is octopus. 😁😁😁 . That's just me but I wonder if I have had it cooked correctly. It's always been rubbery. Anyway God bless your sweet heart and thank you.

[@realna6727]

Brava nonna

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

That's a wonderful song you gave us. Will you make a chicken cacciatore soon, also? Maybe some fish dish?

[@jennyprorock]

Growing up my friends raised bunnies and market pen rabbits for 4H. Needless to say. I had many pet bunnies and we had many meat rabbits. This looks spectacular. Love to see you sweet Gina. 💜

[@menk9358]

Bellissimo

[@ColinCropley]

very good to taste it. I hope this will be something new!

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

As a family we now say oliveoilio.kids say it thank you gina.i havnt eaten rabbit since my mum used to cook it and I never watched how.did you say white wine.or white wine vinigar gina.love from 🇬🇧

[@dr.paranoya2757]

i love you mama.

[@heikkivaltanen6740]

This is the best channel. But i'm-a getting a-real a-hungry