Veal Prince Orloff

Health score
47%
Veal Prince Orloff
300 min.
8
623kcal

Suggestions


Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Veal Prince Orloff, a classic dish that brings the elegance of French cuisine straight to your dining table. This remarkable main course is not just a meal; it’s an experience that tells a story of culinary artistry and rich tradition. Imagine layers of tender, braised veal, intricately stacked and accented with sumptuous layers of earthy mushrooms and velvety crème sauce, all beautifully garnished with Gruyère cheese. Each bite transports you to the grand dining rooms of old-world Europe, where fine dining was a luxurious affair.

Perfect for special occasions or an intimate gathering, this dish combines the hearty satisfaction of roast meat with sophisticated flavors, ensuring that it delights even the most discerning palate. Serving eight, it’s an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or celebratory feasts. Complemented by boiled potatoes and tender haricots verts, every plate offers a harmonious balance of textures and tastes.

While Veal Prince Orloff may take several hours to prepare, the rewarding aroma that fills your kitchen and the joy it brings to your guests make every minute worthwhile. Gather your loved ones, pour a glass of dry white wine, and indulge in this culinary masterpiece that showcases both the depth of flavor and the beauty of fine cooking. Join the ranks of proud chefs by crafting this timeless dish that truly embodies French gastronomic heritage.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • large carrots finely chopped
  • rib celery stalks finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup chicken broth 
  • cup wine dry white
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • sprigs parsley fresh
  • sprigs thyme dried fresh crumbled
  • 0.3 cup gruyere cheese grated
  • servings haricots verts boiled
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 4.5 pound pork loin boneless
  • pound mushrooms with a knife) minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • cups onion halved lengthwise thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  bay leaves 
  • 4.5 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup rice long-grain white
  • 1.5 cups milk whole
  • 0.5 ounce frangelico black finely chopped
  • 0.5 ounce frangelico black finely chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • sieve
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • kitchen towels
  • tongs
  • cutting board
  • cheesecloth
  • gravy boat

Directions

  1. Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 325°F.
  2. Pat veal dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in 5- to 6-quart pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then brown veal on all sides, turning with tongs, about 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer veal to a plate and discard fat from pot.
  5. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in pot and cook onion, celery, and carrot over moderate heat, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Wrap parsley, fresh thyme (if using), and bay leaf in a square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle with string to make a bouquet garni, then add to vegetables along with wine and dried thyme (if using). Put veal on top and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover pot with lid, then transfer to lower third of oven and braise veal until thermometer inserted 2 inches into center of meat registers 145°F, about 1 1/2 hours.
  8. Transfer veal to a cutting board and let stand 30 minutes (internal temperature will rise to 155°F).
  9. Pour cooking juices from pot through a fine-mesh sieve into a 4-cup measure, pressing on and discarding solids. Skim off fat and reserve juices, adding any juices that have accumulated on plate from veal, for Mornay sauce.
  10. Parcook rice in a large saucepan of boiling salted water 5 minutes, then drain in a sieve and rinse.
  11. Heat butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides, then stir in onions and salt. Cover tightly with a lid or a double layer of foil and cook onions over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in rice and broth and bring to a simmer.
  12. Cover skillet tightly, then transfer to upper third of oven and bake until rice and onions are very soft, about 1 hour. (Leave oven on.)
  13. Transfer soubise to a food processor and pulse until coarsely puréed.
  14. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  15. Put a handful of mushrooms in a clean kitchen towel (not terry cloth), then gather towel around mushrooms and wring them over sink to squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Wring out remaining mushrooms, a handful at a time, in same manner.
  16. Heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then sauté mushrooms and truffles (if using), stirring, until lightly browned and any liquid mushrooms give off is evaporated, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in cream, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until cream is absorbed by mushrooms, about 1 minute.
  17. Transfer to a bowl and cool.
  18. Add enough milk to reserved veal juices to total 3 cups. Melt butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook over low heat, whisking constantly, 3 minutes.
  19. Add milk mixture in a stream, whisking, and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes.
  20. Remove from heat and add Gruyère, whisking until melted, then whisk in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  21. Move top rack to middle of oven and increase temperature to 375°F.
  22. Stir 1/4 cup soubise into duxelles, then transfer remaining soubise to a sealable plastic bag.
  23. Transfer duxelles mixture to other sealable plastic bag, then seal each bag, squeezing out excess air. Snip off 3/4 inch from a bottom corner of each bag.
  24. Remove string from veal, then trim off fat layer and ends of veal and discard.
  25. Cut roast crosswise into 16 slices (1/4 inch thick), keeping slices together.
  26. Transfer 1 slice of veal to end of ovenproof platter, then pipe about 1 1/2 tablespoons soubise onto half of slice, starting at bottom of slice and working toward top. Pipe about 1 1/2 tablespoons duxelles on other half of slice in same manner. Overlap with another slice of veal, leaving about 1/2 inch of stuffing exposed. Repeat with remaining veal slices and remaining soubise and duxelles, keeping slices aligned.
  27. If necessary, heat Mornay sauce over low heat, stirring, until loose enough to spoon, then spoon 1/2 to 3/4 cup over top and sides of veal, covering slices and stuffings thinly but completely.
  28. Bake veal Orloff, uncovered, until heated through and Mornay sauce glazes veal, 15 to 30 minutes.
  29. Heat remaining Mornay sauce over moderate heat, stirring occasionally (thin with a little milk, if necessary), until hot and transfer to a gravy boat to serve on the side.
  30. • Veal can be braised (but not sliced) 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered.• Soubise, duxelles, and Mornay sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool soubise and duxelles, uncovered, then chill, covered. Cover surface of hot Mornay sauce with a round of wax or parchment paper, then cool slightly and chill.• Veal Orloff can be assembled (without Mornay sauce) 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered with plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.

Nutrition Facts

Calories623kcal
Protein43.85%
Fat37.63%
Carbs18.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
66.75
Glycemic Load
11.06
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.930435014808%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
1.63mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
3.69mg
Kaempferol
0.76mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
16.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:622.89kcal
31.14%
Fat:24.98g
38.43%
Saturated Fat:11.23g
70.21%
Carbohydrates:27.66g
9.22%
Net Carbohydrates:23.53g
8.56%
Sugar:9.3g
10.33%
Cholesterol:197.81mg
65.94%
Sodium:384.46mg
16.72%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.68%
100%
Protein:65.51g
131.02%
Selenium:81.8µg
116.86%
Vitamin B6:2.23mg
111.72%
Vitamin B1:1.35mg
89.98%
Vitamin B3:17.9mg
89.51%
Phosphorus:776.8mg
77.68%
Vitamin B2:0.93mg
54.61%
Vitamin K:54.73µg
52.12%
Vitamin A:2410.31IU
48.21%
Potassium:1518.26mg
43.38%
Zinc:5.82mg
38.77%
Vitamin B5:3.34mg
33.39%
Vitamin B12:1.69µg
28.1%
Magnesium:110.22mg
27.56%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.15%
Copper:0.44mg
21.98%
Iron:3.82mg
21.24%
Calcium:195.11mg
19.51%
Vitamin C:15.32mg
18.57%
Fiber:4.13g
16.53%
Folate:59.1µg
14.77%
Vitamin D:1.91µg
12.72%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.62%
Source:Epicurious