
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). They both look and taste like oysters. Serve with horse-radish.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
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Cut up a slice of a fillet of veal, about half an inch thick, into squares of three inches
Mix up a little salt pork, chopped with bread crumbs, one onion, a little pepper, salt, sweet marjoram, and one egg well beaten
Put this mixture upon the pieces of veal, fastening the four corners together with little bird skewers
Lay them in a pan with sufficient veal gravy or light stock to cover the bottom of the pan, dredge with flour and set in a hot oven
When browned on top, put a small bit of butter on each
Let them remain until quite tender, which will take twenty minutes
Serve with horse-radish
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Pounding and folding the veal into parcels creates tender, portion-controlled bundles that cook evenly in minimal time. The pork fat bastes the lean veal from within while the exterior browns, preventing the meat from drying out. The breadcrumb stuffing absorbs meat juices during cooking, creating a moist interior that contrasts with the browned exterior—mimicking the texture profile of a fried oyster.
The veal parcels can be assembled up to 8 hours ahead. Arrange them in the baking pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking, and add 5 minutes to the cooking time if still chilled.
Store leftover veal olives in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan with a splash of stock at 300°F for 10-12 minutes to prevent drying out. These do not freeze well as the texture becomes mealy upon thawing.
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The veal parcels can be assembled up to 8 hours ahead. Arrange them in the baking pan, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before baking, and add 5 minutes to the cooking time if still chilled.
Store leftover veal olives in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a covered pan with a splash of stock at 300°F for 10-12 minutes to prevent drying out. These do not freeze well as the texture becomes mealy upon thawing.