Veal Scaloppine W Cream Calvados Apples Jacques Pepin Recipes

VEAL SCALOPPINE W/CREAM, CALVADOS & APPLES (JACQUES PEPIN)

Steps:

• Peel, core & cut apples into 1/2-in cubes. Place them in a bowl, add lemon juice, mix thoroughly so apples are well-coated & set aside.
• Sprinkle veal escalopes w/salt & pepper & then w/the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Heat butter & oil in a lrg skillet at least 15-in in diameter. When hot, add veal a few pieces at a time & saute till lightly brown on both sides (approx 4 min on ea side over med-heat).
• When escalopes are cooked, arrange them on a platter & set aside in a warm place such as an oven heated to 180°F (80°C).
• Add apples w/lemon juice & Calvados to the pan. Scrape up all pan encrustations & cook over mod-heat (stir freq) for 3 minutes.
• Add cream & cont cooking till mixture has turned a rich ivory color. Reduce heat & cook (stir freq) for almost 10 min or till the cream has reduced by half & the sauce coats a spoon.
• Taste for seasoning; you will prob need to add about 1/2 tsp salt. Spoon sauce over escalopes & serve immediately.
• NOTE: The recipe says this serves 6 as a main-course, but I think it is more likely to serve 4 as a main-dish or 6 as an appy. I expect it may depend on what the entire menu looks like, so I will let you decide this for yourself.

ESCALOPE DE VEAU CALVADOS

Steps:

• For Brandy Cream Sauce:.
• In a lrg frying pan, heat butter over high-heat. Stir in apples + mushrooms & cook till apples & mushrooms are tender.
• Meanwhile, in a med saucepan, heat the brandy. When hot, carefully ignite. Stir in bemi-glace + cream & bring to a slightly rolling boil.
• Remove from heat, stir in apple mixture & set aside, but keep warm.
• For Escalopes:.
• Place flour in a shallow dish, season w/salt + pepper & coat veal w/flour mixture.
• In a lrg frying pan, heat oil over med-high heat till hot. Add veal & cook 3-4 min for medium, turning once. Serve immediately w/brandy cream sauce.