Veal chops are cut from the rib section of the veal, and are prized for their delicate flavor and tender texture. They can be cooked in a variety of ways, but one of the most popular is to pan-fry them and serve them with a rich and flavorful sauce. This classic dish is easy to prepare, and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Tarragon is a herb that pairs well with veal, and its slightly sweet and peppery flavor adds a nice complexity to the dish. It can be used fresh or dried, and is a key ingredient in many classic French recipes.
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VEAL CHOPS SURPRISE
This dish, which was featured in The Sunday Times Magazine in 2006, is a fussy dish that takes time, but impresses with its creativity and depth of rich flavor. The result of hard work in the kitchen is revealed with panache at the table, when dinner guests open their steaming packets of parchment paper to find a perfectly cooked veal chop swathed in mushrooms, ham and shallots. Cue applause!
Provided by Julia Child
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add the shallots and sauté until softened. Increase the heat to high and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until all the moisture has evaporated, then spread the mixture on a plate to cool.
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Season both sides of the chops with salt and pepper. Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chops and brown lightly on both sides. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and pat dry.
- Cut six 12-by-10-inch rectangles of parchment paper. Melt the remaining 7 tablespoons butter. Position a rectangle of parchment so that the 10-inch side is directly in front of you. Brush with butter, and place a tablespoon of the mushroom mixture in the middle of the lower half of the rectangle. Top with a slice of ham, topped with a veal chop. Cover the veal with another slice of ham and another tablespoon of mushrooms. Repeat with the remaining pieces of parchment paper, veal chops, mushrooms and ham.
- Brush a 1/4 -inch border of egg white along the 3 edges of the lower half of the rectangles. Fold the upper half of the rectangle over the veal, and align the edges. Again brush the 3 edges with egg white, then fold and crimp the edges to make a strong seal. Continue until all six chops are encased in parchment. Brush the surface of the parchment with the remaining melted butter, and brush the crimped edges again with egg white. Lay the veal packets on a baking sheet and bake until the packets are puffed and brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer each packet to a plate to be opened at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 487, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 716 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
GRILLED VEAL CHOPS WITH LEMON-MUSTARD-TARRAGON BUTTER
This is one of a series of recipes I have from a winery. They unfortunately do not put the chef on the recipe page but on the tasting notes which I did not keep. So for lack of a better source, I'll call this the VSW series. I have not tried most of them, but I want to hang on to them so I'm posting them here. Chefs notes: Grilled outdoors or broiled indoors, there's nothing like the perfect veal chop with a tart herb butter served alongside a fresh pasta and maybe some thin green beans dressed in olive oil.
Provided by KandB
Categories Veal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat coals in a grill until they are covered with ash (mesquite does magic with grilled meats). Season the veal chops with salt and pepper, then place on the grill and cook to desired doneness.
- While the chops are grilling, place the soft butter in a small mixing bowl. Add the other ingredients and incorporate them well with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (If making the herb butter far ahead, spoon onto a sheet of wax paper and form a log which can easily be divided later, then refrigerate.).
- When ready to serve, add a dollop of the herb butter atop each veal chop and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.7, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 60.5, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.8
GRILLED LEMON-TARRAGON VEAL CHOPS
From Williams-Sonoma. Posting for safekeeping-I have not tried but this sounds good. Timing does NOT include preparing the charcoal grill nor marinating time.
Provided by WiGal
Categories Veal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut 1 of the lemons into 8 crosswise slices.
- Grate enough zest from remaining lemon to yield 3/4 teaspoon, then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, oil, and chopped tarragon.
- Season the chops on both sides with salt and pepper, then brush with SOME of the lemon-tarragon mixture, reserving about 1 tablespoon of the mixture for the lemon slices.
- Let the chops stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, OR cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours. (If refrigerated, remove from refrigerator for 30 minutes before grilling.).
- Prepare a CHARCOAL or GAS grill for DIRECT grilling over MEDIUM HIGH heat. Oil the grill rack.
- For CHARCOAL grill: Grill the chops over the hottest part of the fire.
- Or for GAS grill: Grill the chops, directly over the heat elements.
- For either grill type- grill until nicely charred and cooked to your liking, 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium rare. About 3 minutes before the veal is done, brush the lemon slices with the reserved 1 tablespoon lemon-tarragon mixture. Grill the lemon slices, turning once,until lightly charred and softened, 30 to 60 seconds per side.
- Serve the veal chops with the grilled lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9, Fat 33.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 225.7, Sodium 244.9, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 54.8
VEAL SCALLOPS WITH WILD MUSHROOM, MUSTARD, AND TARRAGON SAUCE
Categories Herb Mushroom Mustard Sauté Quick & Easy Veal Fall Tarragon Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle veal on both sides with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook veal until golden, about 20 seconds per side. Transfer to plate. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in same skillet. Add shallots; sauté 30 seconds. Add mushrooms; sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tarragon. Add wine; cook over high heat until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring to scrape up browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add cream; boil until reduced by 1/4, about 1 minute. Stir in mustard. Using tongs, return veal to pan; simmer until heated through. Divide veal and sauce among 6 plates and serve.
VEAL CHOPS WITH TARRAGON
Provided by Darren DiPietro
Categories Beef Herb Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Veal Pan-Fry Tarragon Bon Appétit Pennsylvania Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season veal with salt, pepper and 1 teaspoon tarragon; dust lightly with flour. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add veal and cook until light brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer veal to plate. Add wine, broth, lemon juice and remaining 1 teaspoon tarragon to skillet. Boil until juices are syrupy, scraping up any brown bits, about 5 minutes. Return veal and any collected juices to skillet and cook until just heated through, about 1 minute.
Tips:
- To ensure the veal chops are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The chops should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare or 160°F (71°C) for medium.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check the doneness of the chops by cutting into one. The meat should be slightly pink in the center for medium-rare or cooked through with no pink for medium.
- To prevent the chops from drying out, baste them with the pan juices or a mixture of olive oil and herbs every few minutes during cooking.
- If you don't have shallots, you can use a small onion, chopped.
- If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- If you don't have fresh tarragon, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon.
- Serve the veal chops with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Veal chops with tarragon is a classic French dish that is both elegant and delicious. The tender veal chops are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with shallots, white wine, and tarragon. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also easy to make. Simply follow the recipe above and you'll have a delicious meal on the table in no time.
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