VEAL CHOPS IN CHERRY-PEPPER SAUCE
You can use this sauce - spicy and fragrant and slightly syrupy, what the Italians call agrodolce - on veal chops as I call for here, or on pork chops, on steaks, on chicken. I bet it'd be good on grilled seitan or drizzled over tofu. The recipe is reminiscent of the cooking at red-sauce emporia like Bamonte's in Brooklyn, Rao's in Manhattan, Dominick's in the Bronx and, I hope, Carbone in Greenwich Village, where I first learned how to put it together at the elbow of the chef Mario Carbone. Serve with spaghetti dressed in butter and Parmesan, with garlic bread, with a spoon so you can slurp what's left on the plate. "It's a flavor that's purely Italian-American," Carbone told me. "You won't find it in Italy, no way."
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories easy, meat, one pot, steaks and chops, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the sauce: Drain the cherry peppers, reserving 1 cup brine, then stem, halve, core and seed them. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat, and swirl the olive oil into it. When the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, and sauté, stirring frequently, until it begins to color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peppers, the reserved brine and the white wine, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until the liquid has reduced by slightly more than half, 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat. (The sauce can be made a few hours ahead of time.)
- When you're ready to cook the meat, season it aggressively with salt and pepper. Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, and swirl the neutral oil into it. When the oil begins to shimmer, place the meat in the pan, working in batches if needed, and sear until the meat has browned, formed something of a crust and cooked through to medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Transfer the chops to a warmed platter.
- Add the sauce to the large, heavy-bottomed skillet in which you seared the meat, and warm over medium-low heat. Whisk the butter into the sauce until evenly distributed and the sauce develops a velvety sheen. Spoon sauce over chops, and garnish with parsley.
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Amber Ndlovu
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The veal chops were cooked perfectly and the cherry pepper sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Virgo Goddess
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The veal chops were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. Everyone loved it!
Zeeshan Safdar
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The veal chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Teena S
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit! The veal chops are always tender and juicy, and the cherry pepper sauce is the perfect complement. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Esha butt
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The veal chops were tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Kaitlyn Magill
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the veal chops were cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less sugar in the sauce next time.
Rahul Mandal
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The veal chops are fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Kalule Nassifu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The veal chops are always tender and juicy, and the cherry pepper sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I usually serve it with rice or pasta, but it's also great with mashed potatoes.
Oyindamola Leonard
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The veal chops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a perfect meal.
Angela Gilman
[email protected]The veal chops were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try a different cooking method next time.
Selimot Adekunle
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The veal chops were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Jaymes Treasure
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The veal chops were cooked perfectly and the cherry pepper sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Churchill coo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The veal chops are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice or pasta.
Oxid Media
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the veal chops were cooked to perfection. I would recommend using a milder pepper if you don't like spicy food.
Kamogelo Motale
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The veal chops were tender and juicy, and the cherry pepper sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamin Patrz
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was absolutely delicious! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the veal chops were cooked perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.