Not to be confused with lambs (baby sheep) or porcelet (suckling pig), veal is what we call meat from a baby cow. Cows used for veal are typically male dairy cows, raised to 16 to 18 weeks and weighing up to 450 pounds.
Despite being categorized as “red meat,” veal typically has flesh that is light or pale pink when it is raw.
In comparison to traditional beef steaks, the meat from young cows is more tender and flavorful because they don’t have as much muscle as older cattle.
Veal is a generally healthy protein source that contains iron, magnesium, vitamin B-6, and 27 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving along with about 15 grams of fat, 6 of which are saturated fats, and about 113 mg of cholesterol, or 38% of RDV.
Grilled Veal Chop Easy Recipe
Grilled Veal steak 🔗
This easy grilled veal steak recipe is perfect for barbecues! The veal is incredibly tender when grilled and our sauce will make it even more delicious!
Prep: 5min
Total: 25min
Ingredients:
- 4 veal rib chops
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red hot chili pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- American Garden original BBQ sauce-to-taste
Instruction:
1- In a small bowl, mix the cumin with paprika, red hot chili pepper, salt and black pepper.
2- Pat dry the veal chops and season the ribs with the spices mixture.
3- Place the ribs in a plastic bag, seal it well and put in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4- Preheat the grill and oil it evenly.
5- Grill each side for 7 minutes and brush with the BBQ sauce while cooking.
6- Serve immediately.
FAQ
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.
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.
Can you cook veal like steak?
The veal strip steaks are actually quick and easy to prepare; they simply need to be seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh garlic, and pan-seared in olive oil for a few minutes on each side to achieve the desired doneness (145 F is the minimum recommended temperature).
How long should veal be cooked?
The veal strip steaks are actually quick and easy to prepare; they simply need to be seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh garlic, and pan-seared in olive oil for a few minutes on each side to achieve the desired doneness (145 F is the minimum recommended temperature).