Barbecued Veal Steak
A succulent, aromatic, and perfect recipe for the grill. Veal rack, marinated with Mediterranean herbs and grilled over coals, becomes the star of a rustic yet refined summer dinner.
🥜 Recommended Cuts for Grilling
Here are the best cuts for a tender and flavorful veal steak:
- Veal Rack ✨: the cut chosen for this recipe. Includes the rib, with a good balance of lean and fat.
- Veal Fillet: extremely tender, ideal for those who prefer more delicate meat.
- Veal Ribeye: flavorful and rich, thanks to its marbling.
🍽 Ingredients (for 1 serving)
- Veal rack: 250 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 20 g
- Garlic: 1 clove (5 g), minced
- Fresh rosemary: 1 sprig (3 g)
- Fresh thyme: 1 sprig (2 g)
- Lemon juice: 10 g
- Lemon zest: 2 g
- Coarse salt: 5 g
- Freshly ground black pepper: 3 g
- Butter: 10 g
⚖️ Preparation
🧉 Marinating
- In a bowl, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon juice, and zest.
- Massage the veal rack with the marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (ideal: overnight).
🌫️ Barbecue Preparation
- Bring the barbecue to a medium-high temperature. If using charcoal, ensure the embers are well lit and glowing hot.
🌧 Cooking
- Remove the meat from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Season with coarse salt and black pepper.
- Grill for 4–5 minutes per side, or to your desired doneness. For medium-rare, the center of the meat should remain pink.
- In the last few minutes, add butter on top of the meat and baste repeatedly with melted butter.
⏳ Resting and Serving
- Let the steak rest on a cutting board for 5–10 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.
- Slice the meat against the grain to maximize tenderness.
- Serve with grilled vegetables or a fresh, crispy salad.
📊 Average Nutritional Values (per 100 g of product)
| Value | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Energy content | 794 kJ / 190 kcal |
|
Fats of which saturated fatty acids |
13.36 g 3.78 g |
|
Carbohydrates of which sugars |
0.12 g 0.12 g |
| Fiber | 0.00 g |
| Proteins | 17.28 g |
| Salt | 1.74 g |
Indicative values calculated based on the raw materials used. They may vary depending on the brand or preparation.