Veal cheeks braised in Louré – celeriac purée

Braised in white wine rather than red, the veal cheek becomes a pale, silky braise — tender enough to fall apart with a spoon, yet full of depth. The celeriac purée catches the sauce. A dish that calls for a white wine with stature.

Beef & Game category
30 MIN Vorbereitung
240 MIN Kochzeit
4 people portions
Veal cheeks braised in Louré – celeriac purée

Zubereitung

Searing

Season the veal cheeks with salt and pepper and sear them hard all over in olive oil for 5 minutes. Remove.

Braising

Sweat the shallots, carrot, celery stalk and garlic in the same pot for 5 minutes. Deglaze with the Louré, add the cheeks, stock and bouquet garni. Braise covered at 130 °C for 3.5–4 hours, until the meat falls apart.

Celeriac purée

Dice the celeriac and cook it soft in milk with a little water for 20 minutes. Drain (reserving the liquid), purée finely with butter, loosening with a little of the cooking milk if needed, and season with salt.

Sauce & serving

Strain the braising liquid and reduce it for 10 minutes until silky. Arrange the cheeks on the purée and coat with the sauce.


Why this wine?

To Louré:

The Louré is already in the braise — in the glass the circle closes: its amphora-born silkiness and fine acidity carry the silky meat without covering it.

To Sarabande:

For those who prefer red, the Sarabande: its calm depth settles beneath the braised flavour, its soft tannins respect the tenderness.