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Veal Cacciatore

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Veal Cacciatore

Veal Cacciatore

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Equipment

  • - Non-stick Skillet (28 cm diameter): Ideal for browning meat and vegetables, ensuring easy removal without sticking.

  • - Chef's Knife (6" to 7"): Essential for chopping onions, bell peppers, and additional vegetables in the recipe.

  • - Cutting Board: Important for food preparation safety and organization during cooking.

  • - Mandoline Slicer: For uniform slicing of onions or other vegetables to enhance presentation and consistency in cooking.

  • - Stirring Spoon Set (Set of 3): Useful for stirring stew gently without damaging non-stick surfaces.

  • - Meat Tenderizer: Optional tool that can be useful to tenderize veal before cooking if needed.

  • - Colander or Strainer: Used for rinsing vegetables or draining sauce.

  • - Casserole Dish (2-quart): Ideal for baking the final dish, particularly if including breadcrumbs on top.

  • - Pastry Brush: Useful for finishing the dish with a drizzle of glaze like balsamic reduction over meat and vegetables before serving.

  • - Kitchen Scale (Digital): Precise measurements aid in adjusting recipes to different serving sizes.

  • - Meat Thermometer: Ensures safe cooking temperature for veal, preventing overcooking.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dry white wine

  • 1/3 cup broken dried porcini (1/4 ounce)

  • 1 (5-to 6-pound) boneless veal shoulder roast

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

  • 1/4 pound sliced pancetta, chopped

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 celery ribs, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice

  • 1 1/2 (6-inch) rosemary sprigs

  • 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California

  • 1/3 cup small brine-cured black olives such as Niçoise

  • Accompaniment: polenta

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.
2

Instruction 2

Bring wine to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in porcini and remove from heat.
3

Instruction 3

Pat veal dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wide 6-to 8-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown veal, turning, about 12 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Transfer veal to a plate. Discard fat from pot and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add pancetta and sauté over medium-high heat until it begins to brown. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 8 minutes.
5

Instruction 5

Drain porcini in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, pressing on mushrooms and reserving wine. Coarsely chop porcini and add to pancetta mixture with carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in wine and cook until most has evaporated, about 2 minutes.
6

Instruction 6

Coarsely chop tomatoes and add to pot with their juice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Add veal with meat juices from plate, rosemary, bay leaves, and olives. Cover pot and braise veal in oven, turning roast occasionally, until center of meat is fork-tender, 2 3/4 to 3 hours.
7

Instruction 7

Transfer veal to a cutting board and let stand, loosely covered. Simmer sauce over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and a pinch of sugar if desired. Cut off strings from roast and discard bay leaves and rosemary. Thickly slice veal and return to pot, basting with sauce.
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