Ingredients

  • 1 (4 lb) boneless breasts of veal (brisket end of or an 8 1/2 pound breast of veal, boned)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 14 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 10 ounces pancetta (reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat) or 10 ounces bacon, cooked until lightly browned but not crisp, finely diced (reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat)
  • 12 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 12 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 1 12 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary, plus
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
  • 1 lemon, zest of
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 12 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Method

  • Emeril's seasoning:.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Lightly pound or butterfly the breast of veal until it measures roughly 15 by 13 inches.
  • Season on both sides with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pancetta, Parmesan, olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, garlic, minced rosemary, Essence, and lemon zest and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  • Spread the bread crumb mixture evenly over the pounded portion of the veal to within 1-inch from all edges.
  • Carefully roll the meat lengthwise and tie every 1 1/2 inches with kitchen twine.
  • (Roast can be assembled to this point up to 8 hours or overnight ahead of time, and then brought back to room temperature before proceeding).
  • Reserve any bread crumb mixture that falls out of the ends of the roast as you are tying it.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • In a large Dutch oven over medium high heat, heat the reserved rendered fat and, when very hot, brown the roast on all sides, turning occasionally, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the veal from the pan and add the onions and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the white wine, chicken stock, remaining 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, rosemary sprigs, remaining teaspoon of salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and return the veal to the pan.
  • Add any reserved bread crumb mixture.
  • When the liquid comes to a boil, cover the Dutch oven and transfer to the oven.
  • Cook, turning occasionally, for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the veal is very tender.
  • Remove from the oven and transfer the roast to a platter.
  • Cover loosely with aluminum foil and let stand for 15 to 30 minutes before removing the kitchen twine and slicing into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Serve with the braising liquid.