Can I make baked veal more soft?
I usually cook meat in a steamer or multicooker, and it gets very soft. This time I've decided to experiment and baked a big chunk of veal stuffed with garlic in the oven.
Not that result was dissapointing, but it is definitely far from what I've expected. It tastes more like, well, cold boiled pork. So its very dry.
My question is - can I "save" the situation and convert already baked chunk of meat to something that tastes let it put this way more soft?
Best Answer
Depending on how far overcooked it is, then you might be able to resuscitate it by cutting it into smaller pieces and cooking it low and slow in some liquid.
For example, you could use it as the meat in a stew, or slice it thinly and then braise it with some vegetable to make a pot-roast.
This also gives you an opportunity to introduce additional flavor, as it sounds as if that may have been lacking as well.
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How do you make veal less tough?
Microwave butter with garlic in wax-paper covered, microwave-safe 2 1/2- or 3-quart casserole, at least 10 inches across, on HIGH 35 to 45 seconds until melted. Place veal, stuffed side down, in butter, cover with casserole lid and microwave on HIGH 10 minutes. Reduce power to MEDIUM-HIGH and microwave 15 minutes.How long should you cook veal in the oven?
Pan-fry the breaded veal cutlets in the hot oil until crumbs are lightly browned and coating is set, about 1 minute per side. Transfer veal to a baking dish. Bake cutlets in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.Do you cover veal in the oven?
Keep the veal covered with plastic wrap or wax paper the whole time.Why are my veal cutlets tough?
Veal has much less fat than beef does, so cooks must take great care when preparing it. The minimal amount of fat on veal cuts renders away quickly and the meat then toughens up and dries out.How To Tenderize ANY Meat!
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Answer 2
When I mess up a roast (I screwed up brisket for years), I would shred it and make some chili with some added ground meat.
Slicing super thin and putting it on a sammy with some mayo or horseradish can mask the toughness as well.
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