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Veal Chops With Marsala Pan Juices

Time25 minutes
YieldsServes 2
Veal Chops With Marsala Pan Juices
(Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
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It’s been said that the last luxury in the world is privacy. This is a meal for two to enjoy in private: at home. The do-ahead veal chops are seared on top of the stove, then baked in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, the pan juices are made in the searing skillet. This way, last-minute cooking is minimal.

Roast the fingerling potatoes and mushrooms with a final dash of pesto. It’s easy to do and appealing. If you want more vegetables and color on the plate, serve tender haricots verts tossed with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. And pour the best Pinot Noir you can find.

For dessert, coffee gelato is sauced with thick homemade bittersweet fudge sauce and sprinkled with chopped white chocolate and toasted walnuts.

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1

Put the rack in the lower area of the oven; heat the oven to 400 degrees. Set aside an 8-inch square baking pan.

2

Season both sides of the veal with salt and pepper, patting it into the surface.

3

Heat the oil and 1 teaspoon of butter in an 8-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat. When it’s very hot, sear the chops on both sides, about 6 minutes total. Set them aside in the reserved pan.

4

Reduce the heat to medium and, in the same skillet, cook the shallots, stirring often, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and stock. Stir to release any bits sticking to pan. Bring to a boil until reduced by half, about 3 minutes. (Can be done 2 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.)

5

To serve, bake the chops, uncovered, until cooked as desired, about 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare. Place them on warm dinner plates. Add any accumulated meat juices from the pan to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter until melted. Taste; adjust seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the chops, dividing evenly. Serve hot.

Once the veal chops are seared, they can rest at room temperature for about two hours before finishing them in the oven.