Herb-Roasted Veal Chops
Prep Time: 25 minutes, Cook Time: 50
minutes, Yield: 4 servings
3 large garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
4 veal rib chops (each 1 inches thick and 12-14 ounces)
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
Finely chop garlic and in a small bowl
stir together with herbs, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons
oil. Pat chops dry and rub with all but 1 teaspoon herb
mixture, reserving remaining for the sauce. Chill chops,
covered, at least 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°
F Pat chops dry if necessary. In a 12 inch non-stick
skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot
but not smoking and brown chops, about 3 minutes on
each side and a few seconds on edges. Transfer browned
chops to shallow baking pan. Roast chops in middle of
oven until an instant read thermometer inserted horizontally
into a chop registers 160°F , 15-20 minutes.
While chops are roasting, pour off any fat from skillet
(do not wipe clean). Add wine and reserved herb mixture
and deglaze skillet over high heat, scraping up brown
bits, 1 minute. Boil wine mixture until reduced to about
cup, about 4 minutes. Add broth and boil until liquid
is reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Transfer chops
to a heated platter. Pour any juices from baking pan
into sauce and bring to a boil. Cut butter into pieces
and add to sauce, swirling skillet until sauce is slightly
thickened and butter is incorporated. Serve chops with
sauce.