PAN-ROASTED VEAL CHOPS WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

[Pan-Roasted Veal Chops with Garlic and Herbs]
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SERVES 2

This veal recipe is quick, easy and delicious. The chops are seared in a hot skillet, than finished in the oven. You can use loin chops for a casual main dish, or rib chops for a more elegant presentation when entertaining and for special occasions. I prefer to use fresh herbs in this recipe, but I have used dried when I didn't have fresh on hand and the chops are equally good. The recipe can be made in any amount needed.

INGREDIENTS

2 veal chops, about 1-1/4 inches thick

2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)

2 teaspoons fresh sage leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)

1 large garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil, more if needed

1 cup extra dry vermouth

3/4 cups water

Place chops on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Add the rosemary, sage, garlic, salt, pepper and enough olive oil to moisten. Rub the seasonings into both sides. Let set at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375° F. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the chops dry with paper towels. Add 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet. Add the chops and sear until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Place in oven and roast until done, about 15 minutes for medium. Remove from skillet and cover loosely with foil. Pour off any excess fat from the skillet. Place the skillet over high heat. Add the vermouth and water, Boil, scraping up all of the browned bits in the bottom of the pan, until reduced by about two-thirds. Add any accumulated juices from the chops. Serve, drizzling some of the pan juices over each chop.

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