Swedish Jellied Veal (Kalvsylta)
- 2 pounds neck of veal
- 1 veal knuckle
- Water to cover
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons vinegar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon powdered plain gelatin, softened in 1 tablespoon cold water (use more gelatin if you want very firm result)
- Simmer first four ingredients for 2 to 3 hours or until very tender.
- Take out meat, cool, remove bones and sinews and cut into small pieces.
- Meanwhile, let stock boil hard to reduce slightly.
- Strain stock, add meat, pepper and vinegar, correct seasonings and add gelatin.
- Cool 10 minutes, pour into suitable mold such as a loaf pan and refrigerate overnight.
- Cut into slices, arrange on platter and garnish with pickled beets (see recipe below).
neck of veal, veal knuckle, water, salt, white pepper, vinegar, powdered plain gelatin
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/887 (may not work)