Veal Chops with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Description

 * Serves 4

Ingredients

 * 4 veal chops
 * salt and black pepper
 * 2 tbsp butter
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 2 tbsp green peppercorns in brine, drained
 * 2 tbsp brandy
 * 2 fl.oz fresh chicken stock
 * 4 fl.oz double cream

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F and season the veal chops with salt.
 * 2) Heat the butter and the olive oil in a large frying pan until very hot, then add the veal chops and brown on both sides.
 * 3) Transfer the chops to a shallow ovenproof dish, and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
 * 4) Meanwhile, add the green peppercorns to the remaining juices in the frying pan and heat over a low heat while you warm the brandy in a separate small saucepan.
 * 5) Carefully ignite the warm brandy and pour into the frying pan.
 * 6) Once the flames have subsided, add the stock and boil, stirring for 1 minute.
 * 7) Add the cream, mix well then continue to cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
 * 8) Adjust the seasoning of the sauce then pour over the cooked veal chops.
 * 9) Serve immediately.