Name: Veal Cheeks with Figs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 veal cheeks, excess fat trimmed; 1/4 cup (55 g) butter; 1 onion, chopped; 3 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) veal stock; 1/4 cup (60 ml) cognac; 2 tbsp (30 ml) molasses; 12 dried figs, halved; 3 celery stalks, diced; 1/2 up (15 g) baby arugula; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp roasted pecans, chopped

Preparation

Veal Cheeks
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown half of the veal cheeks at a time in the butter on both sides. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, soften the onion. Sprinkle with the flour and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add the veal stock. Bring to a boil while whisking. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Toppings
- Serve the meat on plates over parsnip, celeriac or potato purée, if desired. Garnish with the arugula, celery and pecans.

Veal Cheeks with Figs

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Veal Cheeks

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