Heat oven to 180C. Heat a fry pan and add some olive oil to cover the base of the pan. Fry rabbit pieces in batches until just beginning to colour and then place in a medium sized baking dish.

Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the rabbit and fry for 3-4 minutes on both sides, or until golden-brown all over. Remove and set aside. Add the pancetta to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes ...