Lemon Braised Veal Shoulder Recipe

Name: Lemon Braised Veal Shoulder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs veal shoulder, blade chops; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 lemon, cut in half; 3 bay leaves; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 whole cloves; 1/2 cup veal stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs veal shoulder, blade chops
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 carrots, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 lemon, cut in half
3 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 whole cloves
1/2 cup veal stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; season veal with pepper and half the salt.
2
Place in a baking dish and surround with carrots and onions; dot veal with butter and roast until veal is lightly brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
3
Add lemon, bay leaves, garlic, and cloves to dish and mix with vegetables; add stock, wine and remaining salt.
4
Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and braise, uncovered, basting every 10 minutes, until tender, about 90 minutes.
5
Transfer veal and vegetables to a serving platter and keep warm.
6
Strain pan juices into a heat proof bowl, skimming off and discarding fat.
7
Heat a saucepan over medium heat and boil vinegar until reduced and syrupy and about 1 teaspoon.
8
Stir in pan juices, increase heat to high and boil until reduced by half; taste and adjust seasonings.
9
Spoon sauce over veal or serve on the side.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs veal shoulder, blade chops, 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Braised Veal Shoulder falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lemon Braised Veal Shoulder

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