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For Stuffing; Soak the bread in water until moist.
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Drain, squeeze dry, and tear into small pieces.
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Add the egg and seasonings.
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the celery, onion, and garlic and saute until softened (5 to 10 minutes).
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Stir into the bread mixture and let cool.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
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Wash the veal and pat dry.
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Sprinkle the outside of the veal and inside the pocket with salt and pepper.
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Loosely fill the pocket with the stuffing and sew up or secure with skewers.
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Brush the veal with the oil.
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Spread the vegetables in the bottom of a shallow roasting pan and place the veal on top.
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Or place the veal on a rack in the pan.
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Roast for 30 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to 325 degrees and continue cooking until the meat is fork tender and a meat thermometer registers 175 degrees in thickest portion, about 2 hours or 25 to 30 minutes per pound.
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Let the meat stand at least 15 minutes before carving.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
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VARIATIONS: Rub the veal with garlic or cut slits all over the meat and insert little pieces of garlic.
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Braised Veal Breast: After roasting for 30 minutes, add 1 cup dry white wine or water, cover, and cook until tender.
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Honey-Glazed Veal Breast: After cooking for 2 hours, uncover, combine 1 cup orange juice and 1/4 cup honey, and brush over the veal.