Grilled Veal Chops with Sage Jus and Gorgonzola Polenta
12 Veal Loin or Rib Chops, cut 1-1/2 inches thick (10 to 12 oz each) 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 1 Tbso Ground black pepper Olive oil (as needed) Fresh sage leaves (for garnish)
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Sage Jus: ¾ oz Fresh sage leaves 6 Tbsp. Olive oil 12 Garlic cloves, smashed 3 cups Rich veal stock ¼ tsp Kosher salt ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Combine sage, oil and garlic in heavy saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes; strain. Set aside.
Simmer stock in large saucepan until reduced by half. Add sage oil; simmer 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
Gorgonzola Polenta: 2 qt Milk 1 qt Water 1 Tbsp Kosher salt 4 cups Coarse ground corn meal 1 cup Mascarpone cheese ½ cup Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese 6 Tbsp Unsalted butter 1 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
Combine milk, water and salt in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; slowly whisk corn meal into milk mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan. Remove from heat; stir in mascarpone, Gorgonzola, butter and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
Instructions: 1. Prepare Sage Au Jus and Gorgonzola Polenta.
2. Season 1 veal chop with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Brush chop lightly with oil. Grill over medium heat until medium doneness.
3. Serve chop with 2 Tbsp sage jus and 1 cup Gorgonzola polenta. Garnish with 2 to 3 sage leaves.
Makes 12 Servings.