Grilled Veal Chops
Ingredients
Veal
- 2 Veal Chops
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
Balsamic Glaze
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon shallot minced
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 Tablespoon butter
Arugula Pear Walnut Salad
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 pear thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Walnuts
- optional: blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
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Season the veal chops on both sides and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
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Preheat the grill to medium high and keep the lid on.
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Place the veal chops on the grill and cover the lid on. Grill for 7-8 minutes per side for medium rare.
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Remove from the grill and let the chops rest for 5 minutes.
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In the meantime make the glaze. In a small pot over medium heat, heat the butter and cook the shallots for 2-3 minutes until softened.
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Add in the balsamic vinegar, seasoning and honey.
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Lower the heat to medium low, and simmer the balsamic sauce for 7-9 minutes until it has thickened.
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Strain the sauce to remove bits of shallots. Then add in the tablespoon of butter while it’s still hot and allow it to melt.
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To make the salad: Add the arugula, pears and walnuts on to a plate and mix well.
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Serve the veal chops with the warm balsamic drizzle.
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Serve them together and enjoy.
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Bon appétit.
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Recipe Notes
Veal Chops Recipe Tips
- Ask your butcher for fresh veal, always. It will have a light pink color and firm flesh texture.
- If you'd like a really appealing cut, ask the butcher for a French cut on the chops.
- Don't overload the veal with heavy seasoning, it already has a mild flavor.
- You can cook the veal chops on an indoor or outdoor grill, just keep an eye on them.
- Avoid overcooking the chops as they will dry out.
- If you have a meat thermometer, you'll aim for about 135 degrees F for a medium rare. 140 degrees F is the temperature for medium cooked veal, while 1500 degrees F for well done.
- Resting the meat after cooking allows the juices to distribute well into the meat. Allow 3-4 minutes of resting at minimum.
- The balsamic sauce is optional, but highly recommended. You can use leftover Satay Sauce for an Asian twist. Garlic Parmesan Sauce for a classic no cook favorite.
- If you're rushed on time, simply add some greens, and any salad ingredient you have on hand to a plate. Drizzle with the same balsamic sauce and you have a full meal in minutes.
What to Serve with Veal Chops?
SO MUCH! Here are just a few suggestions and genuinely those are not even enough.
- Veggies: Sautéed Green Beans, Broccoli Rabe, Honey Glazed Carrots, Air Fryer Asparagus.
- Potatoes: Best Mashed Potatoes Recipe, Crispy Potatoes or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
- Rice: Coconut Rice, Cilantro Lime Rice.
- Salads: Easy Cucumber Salad, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Peach Burrata Salad. Winter Sweet Potato Salad or summer Tomato Salad.
How to Make in Advance or Freeze this recipe?
Leftovers are great kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 days. You can use them for salads, sandwiches, pastas and much more!
To freeze this recipe, make sure they cool down after cooking and then freeze. They can freeze in an airtight bag for 3 months.
For reheating, you'll need to thaw if frozen overnight. At that point, reheat well wrapped in foil in a 350 degrees F oven or air fryer. Oven takes 10-12 minutes while the air fryer takes half the time.
Are Veal Chops Healthy?
Veal is a great source of lean protein with key nutrients like Vitamin B's and some minerals. So it's a healthy choice with less calories and nutrient dense.
Where does Veal Chop come from?
The veal chop whether loin or rib, comes from the loin and rib of the calf. The loin chops are cut from the loin, and similar to a T- bone. They have a tenderloin on one side and sirloin on the other. The chops come from the upper part of the rib (which is what we used today) and are super tender and juice.
How should veal Chops be cooked?
There are so many ways to cook veal chops. A simple seasoning is all you need and then follow your favorite cooking way. We grilled them today. Indoor or outdoor grilling is a great way to cook them. Pan searing or pan frying is also great, and in that case you may need to finish coking them in an oven.
How is Veal raised?
There has been plenty of myths around the veal industry and lately they've been debunked. Today's veal is raised on large farmlands with plenty of fresh air without hormones. The animals are well taken care of, and you can read more if you’re interested.