Veal Recipes

Serves 2

Ingredients
2 X 8 oz veal rib chopsVeal rib chops contain featherbone, part of the chine bone, and, depending on the thickness, rib bone. The largest muscle is rib eye. Veal rib chops are usually prepared by braising or panfrying. (each about 1 1/4 inches thick) total 454g of veal
1 3/4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
2 medium fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". bulbs with fronds (about 12 ounces), trimmed, bulbs halved lengthwise, fronds chopped
12 dried black Mission figsAn open fig is thought to emulate the female sex organs and traditionally thought of as sexual stimulant. A man breaking open a fig and eating it in front of his lover is a powerful erotic act. Serve fresh Black Mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers!
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup canned beef broth
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 cup tawny Port

Directions
Bring chicken broth and fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". bulbs to simmer in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; mix in figsAn open fig is thought to emulate the female sex organs and traditionally thought of as sexual stimulant. A man breaking open a fig and eating it in front of his lover is a powerful erotic act. Serve fresh Black Mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers! and let stand 10 minutes.
Strain; reserve liquid, fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". and figsAn open fig is thought to emulate the female sex organs and traditionally thought of as sexual stimulant. A man breaking open a fig and eating it in front of his lover is a powerful erotic act. Serve fresh Black Mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers! separately.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
Transfer fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". bulbs to skillet, cut side down. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar, salt and pepper.
Cook until cut side is brown, about 2 minutes. Turn fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". over; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon sugar, salt and pepper.
Cook until brown and beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". to 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish.
Add 1/4 cup reserved liquid and pumpkin pie spice to skillet. Bring to boil, scraping up browned bits; pour liquid over fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". in baking dish.
Place figsAn open fig is thought to emulate the female sex organs and traditionally thought of as sexual stimulant. A man breaking open a fig and eating it in front of his lover is a powerful erotic act. Serve fresh Black Mission figs in a cool bowl of water as it is done in Italy and be sure to eat with your fingers! between fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". bulbs.
Dot with 1 tablespoon butter.
Cover baking dish with foil.
Set aside.

Combine beef broth, shallot and remaining reserved liquid in heavy small saucepan; bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium; simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes.
Add Port and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes. (FennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement".-fig mixture and Port sauce can be made 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". until very tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven; keep covered.
Maintain oven temperature.

Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook veal until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to oven.
Roast until thermometer inserted into center of veal chop registers 150°F, about 8 minutes.
Transfer veal to 2 plates. Top with baked fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement".-fig mixture. Bring Port sauce to simmer; add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and whisk just until melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper; pour over veal. Garnish with fennelIn the 1930's fennel was found to be a source of natural plant estrogens. Use of fennel as an aphrodisiac dates back to the Egyptian times where it was used as "libido enhancement". fronds.

Recipe Source: epicurious.com