For veal meat is usually considered to come from an animal whose weight before slaughter did not exceed 300 kg. This red meat is distinguished by its tenderness and taste. It is easily digestible and light pink in color, and contains less fat than other types of meat. Thanks to this, it stands out for its health properties.
Veal is a healthy meat that contains many nutrients. Thanks to them, it supports our body by providing it with the most necessary ingredients. Meat contains, above all, a large amount of easily digestible protein. 100 g contains as much as 20-24 g of protein. Additionally, it contains minerals such as zinc, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium and phosphorus, as well as B vitamins.
Veal also contains linoleic acid CLA. It is a type of fat with extraordinary health properties. Its consumption helps accelerate the reduction of fat tissue, improves bone mineralization and has bactericidal and antioxidant properties. Thus, it delays the aging process of the body, eliminates the harmful effects of free radicals and prevents the development of many diseases, such as atherosclerosis and type B diabetes.
In turn, the content B vitaminssuch as thiamine, riboflavin and niacin, support the proper functioning of the heart and circulatory system, have a positive effect on the functioning of the brain and nervous system, as well as the skin and mucous membranes.
Veal meat also contains protein, which is particularly important for people suffering from anemia. Additionally large amount of collagenwhich is found in veal, has a positive effect on the development of bone tissue in children and on bones and joints in the elderly.
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It is rather expensive meat, which is why many people rarely choose it. However, its unique taste and many health properties make it worth adding to our menu. A kilogram of veal meat, depending on the supplier and quality, may cost from PLN 50 to PLN 100. In some cases, its prices can even reach PLN 150 per kilogram. We will pay less for bones and offal. A kilogram of calf liver, hearts or lungs costs from PLN 20 to PLN 60.
We can find it in butcher shops and supermarkets. They also provide a large selection and attractive prices online stores. However, before we buy veal, make sure that it comes from a reliable supplier and has appropriate certificates confirming its high quality.
Veal is a delicate meat that requires proper preparation to bring out its full flavor. Please note that this meat quickly becomes dry if cooked for too long. For this reason, be careful not to drag it.
Before baking or grilling, veal should be marinated. This will ensure that the meat will be juicy and will have a deeper flavor. You can use for this olive oil, garlic, favorite herbs, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar.
If we fry veal, we must be very careful. Brief frying over low or medium heat, lasting about 2-4 minutes on each side, is enough to obtain a soft and juicy piece of meat. In the oven, 25-40 minutes is often enough, depending on the size of the tin in which we bake the veal. It is very important for this type of meat rest. It is worth giving it about 5-10 minutes so that the juices contained in it are evenly distributed. Only after this time do we cut the meat.
Veal tastes great with vegetables, especially those that gain a lot of flavor when stewed. It is worth combining it with onion, celery, carrots or potatoes. Not only will they provide it with additional flavor, but they will also help maintain the proper moisture of the meat.
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