AuthorCategoryDifficultyBeginner

This traditional roasted calf's head is very simple to make. Serving it with a gribiche or ravigote sauce is a delight. A classic grandmother's recipe that we love!

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 minTotal Time16 mins
Ingredients
 600 Rolled veal head
 20 Butter
 2 Oil
 20 Water
 2 Rosemary
 2 Thyme
 1 clove Garlic
 2 Bay leaf
 Salt
 Pepper
Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

2

Pan cooking: In a pan, heat 10 g of butter and the oil. Sear the meat for 2 minutes on each side and place it in a baking dish. Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour water into the bottom of the dish. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Oven cooking Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours. At halfway through cooking, add the remaining butter. Baste regularly with the cooking juices.

Ingredients

Ingredients
 600 Rolled veal head
 20 Butter
 2 Oil
 20 Water
 2 Rosemary
 2 Thyme
 1 clove Garlic
 2 Bay leaf
 Salt
 Pepper

Directions

Directions
1

Preheat the oven to 180 °C.

2

Pan cooking: In a pan, heat 10 g of butter and the oil. Sear the meat for 2 minutes on each side and place it in a baking dish. Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour water into the bottom of the dish. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Oven cooking Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours. At halfway through cooking, add the remaining butter. Baste regularly with the cooking juices.

Notes

Veal Head Recipe
  • adhémarDecember 29, 2018
    Oven at what temperature? I am a beginner and not a high-level cook. A little bit of patience!
  • Loulou 63December 29, 2018
    Surprising change completely alters the traditional flavor. Very appreciated by my guests.

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Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

6

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