Braised Rabbit With Pears Recipe

• 2 x young rabbits each cut 6 to 8 pcs Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 med onion finely diced
• 3 c. dry red wine
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 x bay leaves
• 2 sprg fresh rosemary
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 x hard slightly not-quite-ripe pears skin removed, cored and halved
• 3 Tbsp. chilled butter

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