Veal Chuck Chops Made Easy Recipes

VEAL CHUCK CHOPS WITH ONIONS, CABBAGE & APPLES

Steps:

• Use a 10x3 inch straight sided saute pan or similar with tight fitting cover.
• The Prep:.
• 1. Cut veal chops into 4 equal pieces. I had to use a cleaver to chop a bone or two.
• 2. Lightly season & rub chops with Stubbs or rub of your choice.
• 3. Wrap chops in wax paper or whatever and set aside to marinate for about 30 minute.
• 4. Peel onion and cut in half. Slice each half into thin half rings.
• 5. Half cabbage, core & slice into thin ribbons like for slaw.
• 6. Peel, half, core & slice apples into 1/2 moons.
• Remove Veal from wrap and lightly dust with a good coating of flour shaking off excess.
• The Build:.
• Meat:.
• 1. Heat 2 Tbs. of oil in pan set to med-high - high.
• 2. Add veal in 2 batches (do not crowd pan) and sear quickly to get a good golden crust on each side. (do not over cook! we want the inside still rare.).
• 3. Remove veal and set aside.
• Aromatics:.
• 1. Lower heat to med - med-high. Add the rest of oil to the same pan (do not clean pan first we want those brown bits).
• 2. Toss in onions & cabbage & saute till translucent or just beginning to brown.
• 3. Add Apples, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, sage, fennel seeds, sherry, oyster sauce and 1 cup of chicken stock.
• 4. Bring to boil & allow to reduce for about 10 minute.
• 5. Remove 1/2 of onion mixture and set aside.
• The Finish:.
• 1. Place veal chops on top of remaining onion mixture.
• 2. Top with reserved onion mixture.
• 3. Add enough chicken stock to cover.
• 4. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30-45 minute.
• 5. remove cover and allow to simmer for ten minutes to thicken the sauce.
• 6. Add a bit more stock if over thickened.
• 7. Season with salt & pepper to taste and toss on 1/4 cup chopped parsley or chives.
• I served this over yellow rice (con pollo).
• Add some steamed veggies and a nice salad and Dig In!

VEAL CHOPS WITH STEWED TOMATOES AND WHITE BEANS

Steps:

• For a comforting and easy to make main course try Chuck Hughes' seared veal chops served with cherry tomatoes and white beans
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the beans: Soak the dry beans overnight in water. Rinse and drain the beans. In an ovensafe saute pan, heat the oil and add the shallot, sauteing until translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, white beans, and veal stock. Stir and add rosemary and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
• For the veal chops: Season the veal chops with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
• In a large skillet, sear the veal chops in vegetable oil until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes each. Remove from skillet and put the veal chops in the oven for about 12 minutes.
• For serving: When ready to serve, spoon tomato and bean mixture on top of veal chops. Garnish with lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with thick slices of grilled country bread, some olive oil and grated garlic.

VEAL CHOP WITH PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil with butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chops until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Once browned, stir in mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and rosemary; cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in red wine, increase heat, and cook, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by half. Veal chops may be removed at any time to prevent over-cooking, then returned to the pan for the final minute.
• Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and serve.

SIMPLE BAKED ROSEMARY AND OLIVE OIL VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• 1. Place veal chops in a foil lined baking pan ( i use and 8x8 Pyrex).
• 2. Mix olive oil and rosemary together then pour over veal chops. Sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Turn chops over to coat both sides and let sit , to marinate a bit,for about 30 minutes.
• 3. Bake in a 375 degree F preheated oven for about 20 minutes for medium.
• ( you should check after about 15 minutes since everyone likes their meat differently). When done to nearly your liking ( don't overdo it since the meat will cook more after removing from the oven)place under for about 30-60 seconds or until a light crust forms.
• 5. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

HERBED VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• In a dish large enough to accomodate the 4 chops, combine olive oil, lime juice, and garlic; sprinkle half of each of the herbs on top. Season chops with pepper, and set in marinade. Turn chops over several times to coat both sides well. Sprinkle the remaining herbs on top of chops, and turn several times. Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature to marinate, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to hot. Season chops with salt, and place on grill. Cook until chops are medium rare, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Remove from heat, and transfer to a serving dish.

FRENCH VEAL CHOPS

Steps:

• Sprinkle veal chops with salt and pepper. In a skillet, brown chops on both sides in oil. Sprinkle onion into a greased shallow baking dish; dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Top with chops; drizzle with broth. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.

VEAL CHOPS WITH ROSEMARY BUTTER

Steps:

• Whisk butter, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon thyme, and pinch of salt in small bowl to blend. Wrap rosemary butter in plastic wrap, forming 1 1/2-inch-diameter log. Chill at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Arrange chops in single layer in large baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons rosemary and 3/4 teaspoon thyme. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Rub oil and seasonings into chops. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before continuing.)
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rosemary sprig and garlic. Sauté until garlic is fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Discard rosemary sprig and garlic. Increase heat to high. Add chops; cook until chops are browned and meat thermometer inserted horizontally into center reads 130°F, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer chops to plate. Pour off drippings from pan. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add wine to skillet and cook until reduced to about 2 teaspoons, scraping up browned bits, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth; cook until reduced to about 2 tablespoons, about 30 seconds. Drizzle over chops.
• Cut rosemary butter into 4 slices. Place 1 slice atop each chop and serve.