Simmered Veal Neck With Celery

Ingredients

• 1 neck of veal (best end)
• 2 cups beef broth
• Salt to taste
• Whole black peppercorns
• 2 cloves
• 1 small onion
• 1 strip lemon peel
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 cup celery, boiled and cut into lengths

Method

1. 1 Place the veal neck in a stewpan with beef broth, salt, peppercorns, cloves, onion, and lemon peel. Tie the spices in a muslin bag if desired.
2. 2 Simmer gently until the veal is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
3. 3 Mix flour and cream into a smooth paste. Stir into the stewpan to thicken the sauce.
4. 4 Add the pre-boiled celery pieces and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until heated through and sauce is smooth.