Veal Cheeks with Figs
Veal Cheeks with Figs
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
Instructions
- 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.
Veal Cheeks with Figs