Beer-Braised Rabbit (Or Chicken) for the Crock Pot

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 -2 1/2 lbs dressed rabbit or 2 -2 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and halved
• 3 -4 carrots, peeled and bias-cut in 1 inch pieces
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup beer
• 1/4 cup chili sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• paprika (to garnish) (optional)
• parsley (to garnish) (optional)