Stewed Rabbit with Black Plums

Ingredients

• • 1 rabbit, cut into 5 pieces
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 cups (1 litre) unpeeled, diced black plums (about 8)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) port wine
  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper