Veal Breast and Turkey Loaf with Crispy Onion Rings
- 1 breast of veal, boneless and well trimmed, about 2 pounds, cut square for stuffing
- 1 sweet red pepper, seeds and veins removed, coarsely chopped
- 1 large vidalia onion, peeled and roughly chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 pound freshly ground turkey
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup white wine
- Have your butcher cut a pocket the in the veal breast suitable fro stuffing.
- If you wish to try this yourself lay the breast flat on a workspace.
- Insert a knife between the layers of meat at roughly the middle of the breast so that your knife is parallel to the table.
- There is a natural layer in the middle of the breast that is easily separated and is visible between the layers of meat and thin layer of fat.
- This is where the pocket is most easily made for stuffing.
- Take the time to look for it.
- Leave an opened edge around the veal on three sides about 1 inch wide.
- After you have made the pocket begin the turkey stuffing.
- Quickly chop, in a food processor, the red pepper, onion, carrots and garlic, taking care not to over chop.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the turkey in a large bowl and combine well with the eggs, milk, cheese and bread crumbs.
- If the mixture is too stiff pour in a few tablespoons of cold water.
- Fold in the nuts, season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the veal pocket open and begin to stuff the veal, using your hands, as evenly as possible.
- The stuffing should fill the cavity in as even a layer as possible.
- After the veal has been stuffed, fold the opening together, tucking in any excess in order to close the opening.
- The opening may be sealed closed with skewers, toothpicks, sewn closed or tied in a roll.
- Heat a large deep stovetop braising pan or casserole over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and, when hot, brown the veal well on all sides.
- After the veal has browned to a dark and rich color, add the wine and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer, place a lid on the pan and cook the veal slowly and gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- If the pan dries out and the veal begins to stick add a few ounces of water to keep the pan moist.
- After the veal has cooked, allow to rest for 15 minutes and serve.
- The veal and turkey loaf may be served either hot with crisp onions or cold with a vinaigrette.
veal, sweet red pepper, vidalia onion, carrots, garlic, ground turkey, eggs, milk, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, pistachio nuts, salt, freshly ground black pepper, white wine
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/veal-breast-and-turkey-loaf-with-crispy-onion-rings-recipe.html (may not work)