The veal chops should be uniform in size and shape to speed up the process and increase the likelihood that they will all be done at the same time. Because this veal recipe can be made in less than 30 minutes, it is perfect for special occasions but can also be made quickly and easily enough for a weeknight meal.
The recipe is fairly simple, but it takes well to gussying up if desired. Add some other herbs to the fresh thyme, such as fresh rosemary. Serve these chops with a side of grilled vegetables (corn and peppers would be nice), along with rice or some mashed potatoes for the ideal meal. If you’ve never had veal before, its taste is more delicate than beef, and it’s typically very tender.
The grilled veal chops were excellent and simple to make and grill. I kept the gas grill (lid closed) at 400 F. I flipped them after 7 minutes and then inserted a probe into one of the thickest chops. Most were perfectly cooked in 16 minutes, while two thicker chops needed 2 more minutes.
Grilled Veal Chops : Grilling Guide
The BEST Grilled Veal Chops 🔗
Fire up the grill or grill pan and make this incredible Veal Chop Recipe! Top your veal chops with an easy and fresh Gremolata and you have yourself a restaurant-quality dish at home!
Prep: 10min
Total: 25min
Serving Size: 4 g
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 4 g, calories 410 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 35 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 393 mg, Fiber 1 g
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in rib veal chops
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 6 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3 TBS garlic paste (or 3 large cloves of garlic minced)
- 1 TBS minced fresh Thyme
- 1 TBS minced fresh Rosemary
- Salt & pepper
- Gremolata
- 1 cup parsley
- 2 cloves garlic (or 2 TBS garlic paste0
- 3 TBS fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of thinly sliced lemon peel
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instruction:
- Cut off any excess fat that may be on your chops.
- In a mixing bowl, combine, oil, lemon juice, garlic paste. Thyme, Rosemary and salt and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Coat each chop in the marinade and then allow them to sit in it in either the bowl or a plastic bag in your refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook the chops, remove from marinade and discard marinade. Pat chops dry with a paper towel.
- Season chops with a bot more salt and pepper and grill over high or med-high heat via your outdoor grill or grill pan for approximately 7-9 minutes per side (cook time will vary on the thickness of your chops).
- The internal temperature of your chops should reach 140-145 degrees, allow your chops to rest for at least 5 minutes before enjoying.
- Serve with Gremolata or enjoy as is.
- To Make Gremolata:
- Combine all ingredients in your food processor (smaller bowl works best) and pulse until combined. I enjoy a wetter gremolata, if you enjoy a drier one, use a bit less olive oil.
FAQ
How do you cook veal so it’s tender?
Cuts with more connective tissue – veal stew meat, veal short ribs, and veal osso buco – are less tender and can benefit from moist cooking methods like simmering or braising. Tender cuts like veal steak, veal chops, and veal tenderloin can be cooked with dry heat; think grilling, broiling, or pan searing.
Is veal good for grilling?
While you might be more familiar with Italian and French veal recipes that rely on sautéing, the grill will add flavor and get the veal cooked before it dries out. Most cuts of veal are best cooked in a hot, dry heat, making grilling the ideal cooking method for veal.
What spices go well with veal?
Clean and oil the grill grates. Prepare a medium-high (400 F to 475 F) gas or charcoal grill fire. Place the veal chops on the grill and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 F.