How to Skin a Rabbit
Cut the a ring around each leg of the rabbit, just above the leg joint., On each leg, make a single slice going up from the ring cut to the backside of the animal., Start pulling away some of the hide, working from the ring cut at the foot joint...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut the a ring around each leg of the rabbit
Only cut enough to get past the hide.
Do not cut deeply into the skin of the rabbit; it is unnecessary and inefficient. -
Step 2: just above the leg joint.
This will make the skinning easier in the end. , The hide should come off relatively easily. , The tailbone juts out and is relatively easy to locate. , The hide will slip off very easily at this point.
It should be like peeling a banana. , This may be a little tricky at first, so don't be disappointed if it takes a little extra elbow grease. , Pull the hide down until it rests at the base of the skull. , With it, the skin should entirely detach from the remaining meat. , Then, at the joints, sever the skin from the bone using your knife. , Make sure the animal is clean before you eat it.
If possible, check its liver to gauge the safety of the meat.
Save the hide for tanning or other uses. -
Step 3: On each leg
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Step 4: make a single slice going up from the ring cut to the backside of the animal.
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Step 5: Start pulling away some of the hide
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Step 6: working from the ring cut at the foot joint down to the backside or genitalia of the rabbit.
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Step 7: Cut your way through the bone of the tail
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Step 8: making sure not to sever or puncture the bladder.
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Step 9: With both hands
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Step 10: start pulling the hide from the body.
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Step 11: Work your fingers into the sleeve of the hide where the arms are
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Step 12: removing the arms from the hide.
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Step 13: Work the hide down from the upper torso to the head.
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Step 14: Sever the head from the spine.
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Step 15: With your hands
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Step 16: break the bones at the arm and leg joints.
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Step 17: Dress and clean the animal
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Step 18: saving the hide as needed.
Detailed Guide
Only cut enough to get past the hide.
Do not cut deeply into the skin of the rabbit; it is unnecessary and inefficient.
This will make the skinning easier in the end. , The hide should come off relatively easily. , The tailbone juts out and is relatively easy to locate. , The hide will slip off very easily at this point.
It should be like peeling a banana. , This may be a little tricky at first, so don't be disappointed if it takes a little extra elbow grease. , Pull the hide down until it rests at the base of the skull. , With it, the skin should entirely detach from the remaining meat. , Then, at the joints, sever the skin from the bone using your knife. , Make sure the animal is clean before you eat it.
If possible, check its liver to gauge the safety of the meat.
Save the hide for tanning or other uses.
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