Roasted Loin of Veal with Foie Gras and Cherry-Red Grape Sauce

Ingredients for Roasted Loin of Veal with Foie Gras and Cherry-Red Grape Sauce

• 475ml low-salt chicken broth

• 240ml beef broth

• 475ml dry red wine

• 350ml small seedless red grapes

• 50g (packed) golden brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 120ml drained wild cherries in syrup (such as amarena)*

• 1 1.6kg trimmed boneless veal strip loin

• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary plus whole sprigs for garnish

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus whole sprigs for garnish

• 1 6- to 230g block cooked duck foie gras, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (optional)

• *Available at specialty foods stores and online from buonitalia.com.

How to make Roasted Loin of Veal with Foie Gras and Cherry-Red Grape Sauce

Boil both broths until reduced to scant 240ml . Set aside.

Bring wine and next 3 ingredients to boil in another saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced to 1325ml , about 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer grapes to small bowl; add cherries to grapes. Add reduced broth to grape syrup. Boil until reduced to 180ml , about 10 minutes. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover fruits and sauce base separately and refrigerate.

Brush veal with olive oil. Sprinkle chopped herbs all over. Wrap veal in plastic; chill overnight.

Position rack just below centre of oven; preheat to 218°C. Sprinkle veal with salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in 14-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add veal, fat side down. Sear until brown, about 4 minutes. Turn over; sear until brown, about 4 minutes. Place skillet in oven. Roast veal until thermometer inserted into centre registers 57°C to 60°C, about 25 minutes. Transfer to platter. Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Reserve skillet.

Meanwhile, separate foie gras slices on plate to bring to room temperature.

Tilt reserved skillet; spoon off fat from juices. Add juices to sauce base. Simmer until thick enough to coat spoon, about 3 minutes. Add grapes and cherries; heat 1 minute.

Cut veal into 1-inch-thick slices; arrange on plates. Top with foie gras, if using, and sauce. Garnish plates with rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve, passing remaining sauce separately.

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