Veal chops with fresh herbs and tomatoes

By á-25087

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh marjoram
• 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh thyme
• 4 (1- to 1 1/4-inch-thick) veal loin chops (about 3 pounds) (see note)
• Fine sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced crosswise
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup dry white wine

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°.

Finely chop together parsley, chives rosemary, marjoram and thyme. Place veal chops in a baking dish; rub with herb mixture, then season generously with salt and pepper.

Arrange tomato slices on 4 serving plates; season with salt.

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. In batches of 2, brown chops 3 to 4 minutes per side, adding remaining 2 teaspoons oil between batches. Transfer chops to rimmed baking sheet; place in oven and roast until cooked to desired doneness, 5 to 7 minutes for medium-rare (135°).

Meanwhile, pour off fat from skillet; add wine and generous pinch salt and pepper; cook over high heat until slightly reduced, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.

Remove chops from oven; add to skillet, turning once to season meat with juices, then transfer chops to prepared plates. Let meat rest 5 minutes, then spoon pan juices over the top.

NOTE: If using pork, choose loin chops 1- to 1 1/4 inch thick and cook to medium (150º).