RECIPE

Barolo-Braised Veal

  • ACTIVE: 15 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 11 HRS 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8

The veal marinates overnight in Barolo, so plan accordingly. If you can't find an affordable Barolo, try a Nebbiolo d'Alba; it's made from the same grape.

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  • ACTIVE: 15 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 11 HRS 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1 1/2 bottles Barolo (4 1/2 cups)
    2. 3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
    3. 3 bay leaves
    4. 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
    5. 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
    6. 2 whole cloves
    7. One 4-pound boneless veal shoulder roast, tied
    8. Salt and freshly ground pepper
    9. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    10. 1 cup veal or beef stock or low-sodium broth

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the wine, celery, bay leaves, onions, carrots and cloves. Add the veal and marinate overnight in the refrigerator, turning a few times.
  2. Transfer the veal to a carving board and cover loosely with foil. Strain the cooking liquid into a medium saucepan and boil until reduced to 2 cups, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Discard the strings from the roast and carve it into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Serve with the braising liquid.