Maple Veal Loin Chops with Apple Jelly

Ingredients

  • 4 Quebec Veal loin chops
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) dry shallots (French), chopped
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) chopped garlic
  • 1 container 300 ml ready-to-serve demi-glace sauce
  • 125 ml (1/2 cup) apple jelly
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) red wine vinegar
  • 30 ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

Preparation

  1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high (approx. 220°C - 425°F).
  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook shallots and garlic for 1 minute.
  3. Add demi-glace sauce, apple jelly, vinegar, maple syrup and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then simmer over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the sauce is syrupy.
  4. Meanwhile, season the veal loin chops with salt and pepper.
  5. Place the chops on a hot, oiled barbecue grill. Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  6. Serve chops with sauce.

 

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