tinbum71 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Been shooting with a "keen to try anything" friend of mine tonight. (He had 2 rabbits in 1 shot with his very first shot with a 12 bore. ***!) He asked a good question after he'd gutted and skinned his first rabbit. When you've skinned a rabbit, a membrane remains that picks up all the crud from the surrounding area. This has to be laboriously picked off before you can use the rabbit. Or does it? I sometimes leave it on, sometimes take it off. What do you do? And does anyone have any tips for a quicker, easier removal? Yours in anticipation......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyjaimz Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I take it off on the cutting board at home, same technique as skinning a fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I leave it on unless it has been particularly successful in its crud gathering exercise.. However, I would be interested if there is a simple way of getting it off, so over to you monkeyjaimz, please elaborate ZB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 You can usually make a cut in it and pull it away but, to be honest, unless it picks up lots of crud, I don't bother. Besides, I paunch on site and then skin at home, so it's not much of a bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 i leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 When i am making bunny burgers i remove it. With a sharp knife i remove the fillets from the saddle (this usually incorporates offending membrane) at one of the ends of the fillet as mentioned like filleting fish with sharp knife start cutting the membrane away. I have found however that once started the membrane will usually pull away from the flesh as long as you dont pull on an elongated length of the membrane keep hold off the membrane close to the flesh as you go move down the length of the fillet. it is quite fiddly but once you get the knack it works quite well. It is much easier to remove once the bunnies have been cooked (if you are making rabbit stew) as the membrane tends to separate from the flesh a little after roasting / casseroling. rgds GSAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 It disappears when cooking so unless you have been careless when gutting you can leave it alone IMO. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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