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Roasted Veal Chops with Grapes

Recipe By : Food and Wine; January 2000
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Veal

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound seedless red grapes
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter -- softened
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt and fresh ground black pepper -- to taste
4 each veal rib shops -- 1 inch thick

Roasting intensifies the sweet juiciness of the grapes; as they cook, they
break down to make a fruity sauce for the veal.


1. Preheat the oven to 500°. On a sturdy rimmed baking sheet, toss the
grapes with the vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter and the sugar;
season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 10 minutes, shaking the baking
sheet halfway through, until the grapes are hot and the pan is sizzling.

2. Rub the veal chops with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and season
with salt and pepper. Push the grapes to one side of the baking sheet. Add
the veal chops and roast for about 5 minutes, or until sizzling underneath.
Turn the chops and roast for 5 minutes longer for medium-rare meat.
Transfer the veal chops to a platter, scrape the grapes and juices on top
and serve.

WINE A Super-Tuscan blend, like the 1996 Tenuta del Terriccio Tassinaia,
will balance the sweet-and-sour intensity of this full-flavored dish.
Another possibility is a rich Syrah, such as the 1997 Jean-Luc Colombo
Cornas Les Ruchets.

Source: Melissa Clark;

Copied by Tom Shunick - A Westminster Receptarist - August 2003

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alzelt wrote:

Richard Periut wrote:

Have some USDA choice 1" thick veal loin chops.

Some recipes call for pounding, others don't. I feel pounding will
destroy the beautiful architecture of the chops.

Any good recipes (ideas,) that you have tried.

Regards,

Rich






Good veal chops deserve to be grilled, not pounded. Rub on some garlic,
salt, pepper and herbs. Add a dash of olive oil and grill until ever so
slightly pink.
--
Alan

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avoid the people, you might better stay home."
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