Scotch Collops recipe
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Collop is another word for escalope, the thick slice of meat off the bone which is cut across the grain. Collops may be beef, lamb or venison, as well as veal, and should always be flattened before use. A rolling pin will do less damage to the meat fibres than a meat mallet.
ingredients
method
1. Flatten each veal escalope between two sheets of greaseproof paper with a rolling pin or meat mallet.
2. Melt 25 g (1 oz) of the butter in a large frying pan, add the veal and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a warmed serving plate and keep warm.
3. Add the onion to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned. Stir in the wine and boil until almost evaporated. Stir in the stock, mushroom ketchup and lemon juice. Bring to the boil and simmer until reduced to 225 ml (8 fl oz).
4. Work the flour into the remaining butter, then gradually whisk into the stock to thicken slightly. Season with salt, pepper and mace, taste and add more mushroom ketchup and lemon juice, if necessary.
5. Arrange the collops, overlapping each other, on the serving dish and spoon some sauce down the centre. Garnish with bacon rolls, mushrooms, lemon twists and parsley. Serve remaining sauce separately.
serving amount
serves 4
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