Ungraded Beef (also known as Veal) Chops with Roaster Plums
Ungraded Beef (also known as Veal) Chops with Roaster Plums
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YIELD
2 servings
Ingredients
For the roasted plums
- 6 plums, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
- 1 sprig of rosemary leaves, stripped
- Salt and pepper
For the ungraded beef (also known as veal) chops
- 2 1-inch (2.5 cm) LM Meat bone-in French ungraded beef (also known as veal) rib chops
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the port plum pan sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) olive oil
- 1 small shallot, sliced
- 2 cups (470 ml) port
- 2 ounces (60 ml) ungraded beef (also known as veal) glace
- 6 roasted plum halves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, chilled, diced
Method
For the roasted plums
Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
In a large bowl, toss together plums, oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, rosemary leaves, salt, and pepper.
Spread out the dressed plums, flesh side up, on a rack over a baking sheet.
To prevent burning the juice from the plums, add water to the baking sheet beneath the rack.
Roast for 20 minutes or until the skins start to split.
For the ungraded beef (also known as veal) chops
Remove ungraded beef (also known as veal) chops from the fridge one hour before grilling.
In a bowl, coat the ungraded beef (also known as veal) chops lightly with oil, season with salt and pepper.
Heat the grill to medium high heat, 375 F (190 C).
Grill the ungraded beef (also known as veal) chops to desired internal temperature and remove to rest.
For the port plum pan sauce
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add the shallots and sauté until soft.
Add port and ungraded beef (also known as veal) stock, reduce to ½ cup (120 ml).
Add plums and toss to warm.
Remove from heat and incorporate butter.
To serve
Slice the rested ungraded beef (also known as veal) chop and transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot with the port-plum pan sauce, featuring the plums on top.