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Braised Veal Chops with Honey and Red Grapes

November 26, 2016 by Mary 16 Comments

Braised Veal Chops with Honey and Red Grapes in a glass pie plate.

Today is my birthday. Yes. A rather big one that I’d prefer not to talk about but here we are! Better than the alternative as my Dad used to say. My oldest son and his wife are coming later today to cook a big dinner with my husband and I am very excited. We have a half of a leg of lamb marinating since last night with Julia Child’s soy, garlic, and mustard glaze, (only we use rosemary instead of thyme). So last night, I decided to treat us, just my husband and me, to veal chops! I absolutely adore this recipe of Braised Veal Chops with Honey and Red Grapes.

I first made this years ago for Harriet, my piano teacher who was really my second mother, at her home with some other friends, way back in 2004. It is based on a recipe from Food and Wine magazine from that year. And this was THE recipe that got me cooking with grapes!

Here’s my Dijon Pork Chops with Herbs and Grapes recipe as well as this New Year’s Crostini Appetizer with Roasted Grapes that is super delicious and of course, perfect for this time of year.

This veal chop recipe is also perfect for this time of year. Veal is expensive and fancy for holiday dinners. However, unlike some other holiday recipes, this one is easy, comes together very quickly, and the cooking time is perfect. You don’t want veal to be rare or even medium rare, you want it just done but not dry, barely pink, and this method of cooking does it just right.

Braised Veal Chops with Honey and Red Grapes with sauteed escarole and roasted Delicata squash.

I hope you’ll get a chance to try this. I served it with some roasted Delicata squash with a little butter and maple syrup and some sautéed escarole in olive oil and garlic. A very yummy meal!

BRAISED VEAL CHOPS WITH HONEY AND RED GRAPES – serves 2

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 anchovy fillets
Two ½ lb. veal loin chops, cut about 3/4 inch thick
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 sage leaves
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
3/4 cup seedless red grapes
11/2 Tbs. honey

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the anchovies and cook over moderately low heat, mashing the anchovies until pureed, about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to high.

Season the veal chops with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a platter.

Add the wine, sage, cloves and bay leaves to the skillet and cook over moderately high heat until the wine is reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Add the veal chops and their juices, cover and simmer over low heat until the chops are barely pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side. Return the chops to the platter.

Add the grapes and honey to the skillet, cover and cook over moderate heat until the grapes are tender, about 4 minutes. Scatter the grapes over the chops. Boil the pan juices over high heat until reduced to ½ cup, about 5 minutes. Discard the cloves and bay leaves. Pour the sauce over the chops and serve with LOVE. Preferably in front of a roaring fire. 🙂Braised Veal Chops with Honey and Red Grapes in front of a roaring fire.
Regarding the wine, I think maybe a Syrah would have been better.

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  1. Jovina Coughlin says

    November 26, 2016 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Birthday Mary Frances and have a wonderful day.

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 11:54 AM

      A belated Thank You Jovina!!! Happy New Year to you!!

      Reply
  2. Nadia says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:08 AM

    Hoping you had a very happy birthday!
    I agree with your dad here, rather be live and old than the alternative but you are far from old, so enjoy it!!!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 11:55 AM

      Aww, you’re sweet Nadia – thank you!! Happy New Year to you!

      Reply
  3. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    Happy Birthday! Love veal chops, and these look terrific. And you’ve reminded me I don’t cook often enough with grapes. We bake with them sometimes, but they’re great in savory dishes, too. Anyway, good stuff — thanks.
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    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 11:56 AM

      Thanks John! You can really throw them in anything!

      Reply
  4. Eva @ Eva Bakes says

    December 2, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    Shockingly, I have never cooked with grapes (*hangs head in shame*). This looks amazing, and I love how the grapes and honey add a bit of sweetness to the veal!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 11:57 AM

      Don’t hang your head in shame, Eva, just start using them and have fun!!

      Reply
  5. Lara @leebakers says

    December 3, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    This looks amazing, thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 11:58 AM

      Thanks Lara!! I hope you get a chance to make it!

      Reply
  6. Witgoed Reparatie says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    lovvee this

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    December 6, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    This looks wonderful! Is there a specific honey you enjoy the most?

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 12:01 PM

      Hi Michelle – Well, we are fortunate to be near farms upstate and we buy the most delicious honey from Tom and Ethel’s farm in Red Hook, NY. I know that probably doesn’t help you but maybe you can find a small producer/farmer near you?

      Reply
  8. Carly says

    December 6, 2016 at 10:14 AM

    I always enjoy your recipes!! I cannot wait to try this! YUMMMM

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      December 31, 2016 at 12:01 PM

      Thank you Carly, I’m so delighted to hear that!!

      Reply

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