Shoulder Nutrition Facts

What is veal shoulder meat?

11 Comments / Beef, Recipes / By Henrik. Veal shoulder refers to the front leg of a calf, and it is fibrous and needs some time to become tender. Here we cook it with somewhat of a Turkish or oriental flavor profile with cinnamon, cardamom, coffee and ginger. Quite different from the ordinary, but it works really well.

Is veal shoulder hard?

Shown here cut into cubes for stewing, the meat from the shoulder (and sometimes arm) of a veal calf, veal shoulder can be somewhat tough, since it’s well-excercised and full of connective tissue.

Is veal shoulder tender?

VEAL IS a luxury meat; it has an elegance not found in beef, lamb or pork. This is partly due to its delicate flavor and its tenderness and partly due to its lending itself to such a large variety of preparations.

How do you cook a veal shoulder steak?

Season the veal chops with salt. Add them to the skillet and pan-fry over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of one of the chops registers 125°, about 15 minutes. Transfer the chops to a serving platter.

Can I BBQ a veal shoulder?

This is a delicious dish using our BBQ Provencale spice rub and a perfect dish for banquet style menus. The preparation can be done ahead of time.

What is the most tender cut of veal?

The Veal Tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts on the animal. It is lean and therefore needs to be cooked quickly at a high temperature to maintain moisture. Whole tenderloins can be roasted or grilled and barbequed. Veal Tenderloin portions are cut from a Denuded Tenderloin.

Why is veal so expensive?

Some calves slaughtered for veal are only months old. Because of this labor and general low supply, veal is much more expensive than beef. Cattle farmers also have a small window in which to rear and slaughter veal calves. This, of course, impacts price as well.